The future is closer than you think. Technological advances and demographic shifts are already transforming the way people work and live.
E-commerce is fueling the closure of many retailers that have provided crucial jobs and tax revenue to local communities. Jobs are shifting to warehouse/distribution centers, and package deliveries are putting more trucks on local roads.
Leaders of the sharing economy like AirBNB and rideshare companies are pulling marketshare from hotels and taxi companies that provide valuable tax revenue to the community.
Millennials and retiring boomers are altering the shape of the housing market with a preference for smaller, more affordable homes in walkable neighborhoods.
These changes will impact land use, population, and tax revenue in local municipalities for years to come. Find out how in our new guide “Positioning Your Community for the Future: Policy Ideas to Help Local Governments Take Advantage of the Trends Shaping the Next Few Decades.”
Municipal leaders have a responsibility to position their community for success in the new paradigm. Inadequate planning could lead to lower tax revenue and population loss.
Find out what you need to know to prevent your community from being left behind. Download our guide.
Get practical advice from Tim Staub, a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners with more than 20 years of experience helping communities thrive and grow. Tim is a published author and two-time winner of the American Planning Association’s Outstanding Plan Award. In this guide, he’ll explain the forces driving change and provide real-world advice to help your community enjoy continued success in the coming years.
The future has already arrived; don’t wait another minute.
Download our free guide and future-proof your community today