The New Economy
City Center
Housing
Regionalism
Tourism
Leadership
Neighborhoods
Environment
Human Development
Finance

The New Economy
Creative Places are preparing for the new economy by embracing technology, revaluating urban assets for the betterment of the community, and staying abreast of change that is taking place globally.

     a.  What strategies has the community employed? What visions are in place?
     b.  What actions have taken place to make this happen?
     c.  What type of Investments has community made?  Where have the Investments
          been directed?
     d.  What steps has the community taken towards labor force preparedness?     [Top] 

City Center
Creative Places have downtowns that have developed into a second living room and gathering place for all people from the region.

     a.  What asset or amenity investments has the civic community put in place
          to create "The Regional Living Room?"
     b.  How has quality of life shaped Infrastructure developments?     [Top]

Housing
Creative Places attract and retain residents, workers, and businesses by offering an array of affordable housing options, valuable live/work opportunities, and successful community programs that encourage investment in certain areas of the city.

     a.  What type of live/work opportunities has the civic community created?
     b.  What type of affordable housing options exist?
     c.  What type of programs have been implemented to attract people to
          certain areas of the city?     [Top]

Regionalism
Creative Places are not divided into local jurisdictions, but instead cooperate with surrounding areas and suburbs to finance and support regional projects that benefit all residents.

     a.  How has the civic community taken advantage of regional cooperation
          opportunities?
     b.  What leadership institutions have played the greatest role in this
          task?     [Top]        

Tourism
Creative Places are successful tourist destinations with amenities and attractions that appeal to visitors but also benefit the community’s residents, businesses, and infrastructure.

     a.  What celebrations take place in city?
     b.  What events have been designed around city?
     c.  What tourism strategies have been employed?     [Top]

Leadership
Creative Places are cultivated and supported by community leaders who dedicate themselves to improving the quality of life for all residents through activities and programs born out of innovation, collaboration, and foresight.

     a.  What leadership institutions have been put in place to help?
     b.  What are some rxamples of teamwork?
     c.  What collaborations are underway?     [Top]

Neighborhoods
Creative Places create neighborhoods with strong residential, retail and cultural components that appeal to every person young and old.

     a.  What type of innovations in neighborhood development have taken place
          to create "A Livable City for All?     [Top]

Environment
Creative Places maintain high environmental quality through effective land-use and transportation strategies that encourage sustainable development and help to "green" the city.

     a.  How is environmental quality being maintained?
     b.  What are some land use management examples? Who is the lead on proper
          use?
          i.  How is city combatting sprawl?
          ii. How is city creating smart growth opportunities?
     c.  What creative transportation strategies exist?
          i.  How is city combating gridlock?           
     d.  What measures are in place to promote and encourage sustainable
          development?
     e.  How are civic and city actions attempting to become more “green”?     [Top]

Human Development
Creative Places develop and sustain innovative assistance programs that benefit every resident while improving current institutions and adapting policy to create the "Good Life for All."

     a.  What type of innovations have been developed to create "The Good Life
          for All?"
     b.  What type of funding support exists?
     c.  What type of assistance programs exist related to:
          i.  aging in place strategies?
          ii. youth at risk programs?
     d.  What measures are being taken toward:
          i.  school reform?
          ii. safety and crime prevention?
          iii. Who are the innovators?
     e.  What wellness strategies are in place?     [Top]

Finance
Creative Places are successful as a result of creative financing that partners local government with private sector leaders or community organizations that are committed to investing in the creative economy.

     a.  How did the civic community secure investments in the creative
          community?
          i.  What type of innovative strategies has the civic community
               created to build the creative community?
          ii. Are there current or ongoing public-private partnerships?
          iii. How about community-private partnerships?     [Top]