PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT SMART COMMUNITIES " Anyone who dreams of making his or her community a better place to live and work should read this book. It is a refreshingly practical primer on how towns, cities, and regions can create a shared vision and measurable impact." - Janice C. Kreamer, president and CEO, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation " Innovation and entrepreneurship have always been the driving forces behind the success of U.S. commerce and industry. Smart Communities clearly demonstrates with real and compelling examples that these same forces are just as important in the public and nonprofit sectors and are making a difference in communities all over America." - Michael Rubinger, president, Local Initiatives Support Corporation " Everyone who is working to bring about positive change in their communities, from college presidents to next-door neighbors, will be grateful that Suzanne Morse is sharing her vast experience in community building in this highly readable and helpful book. It provides a roadmap for any community, large or small, that wants to create a better future by working together for effective change." - Elizabeth L. Hollander, executive director, Campus Compact " Using the insight gained from having a ‘ front row seat watching community change, ' Suzanne Morse has distilled those observations into a strategy for success. Her practical formula builds upon the good that exists in communiti now to help them transform their neighborhoods and the nation- with principles, planning, and perseverance." - Angela Glover Blackwell, president, PolicyLink, andcoauthor, Searching for the Uncommon Good " Rare is the book which weaves civic stories with wise counsel about what we must do to foster communities that present and future generations will respect and hold dear. Th