What Values and Trends Will Be Important in the Future?

What Values and Trends Will Be Important in the Future?

What issues, concerns, and opportunities are likely to increase in the future?

Growing concern for sea level rise

“Value All” and “Stronger Together” trends

Demographic shifts (increasing diversity) – Growing quest for inclusion and equity

Work virtually: more people placing more importance on place factors in their decision on where to live 

The end of the “Neutral Zone” – either racists or anti-racists

The economy: traditional measures and new measures (The Economy of Well-being – Mark Anielski)

The rise of corporate social responsibility

What Millennials and young professionals want in a community and place