Revitalizing local economies

THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE OFECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN

CRESTWOOD, MISSOURIExamples from other cities, trends shaping the future

And whatever decisions you choose to make

ERIC GARLAND

How to look ahead Why we don’t

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So, what trends will drive the future for CRESTWOOD?

“NORMAL” “WHAT WE’VE GOT COMING”• “Growth”

• Globalization

• Stable currencies

• Cheap energy

• Cheap water

• Credit

• Complexity

• Suburbs

• Consumerism

• Steady state economics

• Local resilience

• End of reserve currencies

• Endless demand for oil, uncertain supply

• Water emergencies

• Simplicity

• New lifestyles

WHAT IS IN A REVITALIZED ECONOMY?

• BEER

• Nature - especially water

• Infrastructure

• Mixed zoning

• Walkability

• Public transit

• Business incubation

• Culture

• Connection to other revitalized communities

eric.garland@competitivefutures.com

@ericgarland

ericgarland.co