The presentation discusses strategies for communities to build on their cultural assets and history, focus on quality facilities and services, engage residents, and create plans for livable cities, economic development, and conservation. It notes that most indicators are positive, leaders are open-minded, and the community is well-positioned for the future if it recognizes cultural assets, promotes community spirit, focuses on safety and cleanliness, develops ambassadors, and nurtures future leaders.

1. NCDC Presentation 1.26.2012

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17. Message here:
It is Important to Understand the
Past
Let’s not Dwell on it;
Lots of Room to Build on it

18. Rich Native American
Story that is ready to
be heard
Cultural tourism = $$
http://www.nativeamericanmohegans.com

25. NYT Review
10.2011

36.  Most indicators are positive
 Open-minded leaders
 Receptive to change
 Well positioned for the future

37. Focus on the Details:
 Provide Quality Facilities and Services
 Recognize Cultural Assets
 Promote Community Spirit / Events
 Concentrate on the “Mom Factor”

38. “Mom Factor”:
 Safe
 Clean

39. Engage the Community:
 Develop Ambassadors
 Get Groups to Work Together
 Nurture Future Leaders

40. Create the Plan:
 Livable Cities Initiative
 Economic Development Strategy
 Plan of Conservation and Development

41. NCDC Presentation 1.26.2012