At the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB), we are huge proponents, advocates and supporters of local government and City innovation. The CPBB is a unique, creative group with the philosophy that Cities must do things differently if they are to survive. In particular, Cities must collaborate with their County, public sector, private sector and non-profit partners to strategically, efficiently and creatively deliver services.
We believe that across the board budget cuts are ineffective. Cities must understand all the services they currently provide citizens, where these services are duplicated by non-profit and/or private sector partners and which entity is providing the most superior and effective service level. Some of the best things taking place in a community are coming about from partnerships, where local government is the leader, the facilitator, and often times a key partner, but not always necessarily the only possible service provider. Where the City isn't providing the most effective service level then they should get out of that line of business and let their partners thrive.
When most folks think of Detroit, they typically think of bankruptcy, thousands of abandoned homes
To find out exactly what is happening in Detroit, we'll be on the ground the full week of August 25th through August 31st. We'll be walking neighborhoods, the downtown core (Midtown), interviewing prominent civic leaders, talking to independent business owners, drinking coffee with the new wave of urban pioneers leaving cities like Brooklyn and Portland to relocate to Detroit, and assessing public/private partnerships to better understand what is motivating these opportunities and a possible Detroit resurgence. We'll be posting updates on our blog and live tweeting as we gain a better understanding of just what's happening in Detroit! Be sure to follow the CPBB investigation into one of the most unique and relevant local government issues facing the nation today!
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We'll also be talking to Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor of the Detroit News. Nolan's extensive city knowledge and journalism experience covering the Motor City should help provide historical context and, perhaps, even a glimpse of the future. We don't know what the future holds for Detroit, but we're going to try and find out.
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The Center for Priority Based Budgeting prides itself on developing and staying ahead of the latest innovative, creative and effective local government trends. Lately these include:
- Decade of Local Gov 2.0
- Shared Services
- Abundance: PBB as a Resource Liberating Tool
- Can Government Play Moneyball?
- Metro Revolution
If you're thinking of jumping into the world of Fiscal Health and Wellness through Priority Based Budgeting we would certainly like to be part of your efforts! Contact us to schedule a free webinar and identify the best CPBB service option(s) to meet your organization's particular needs.
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