Comments on: Gen Y to cities: Don’t ignore us http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/ Engagement for the next generation Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:02:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Can The Idealist Save What The Realist Killed? « Variable Interest http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-46786 Can The Idealist Save What The Realist Killed? « Variable Interest Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:05:42 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-46786 [...] are back, and we walk the cities in droves, and want it to conform to our needs. We are acutely aware of urban problems and beyond, and we want them to be [...] […] are back, and we walk the cities in droves, and want it to conform to our needs. We are acutely aware of urban problems and beyond, and we want them to be […]

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]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-42159 Rebecca Thorman Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:31:57 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-42159 @ Daaimah - Definitely! It's a choice on both ends, and we can make real change! Thanks for the encouragement. @ Daaimah - Definitely! It’s a choice on both ends, and we can make real change! Thanks for the encouragement.

]]> By: Daaimah http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-41075 Daaimah Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:39:31 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-41075 I've read over the Plan...and I see what you mean. I guess I'll be wearing Gen Y idealism on my sleeve here, or maybe I'm reading the ED plan wrong. But I think this is prime time for Madison Gen Y to use this Plan as road map to being strategically pro-active. I dont think Gen Y needs to wait to be asked or invited to participate. With a few informed Gen Y voices with ideas that speak to the ED Plan, I believe Gen Y is in a great postition to make some real changes here in Madison. I’ve read over the Plan…and I see what you mean. I guess I’ll be wearing Gen Y idealism on my sleeve here, or maybe I’m reading the ED plan wrong. But I think this is prime time for Madison Gen Y to use this Plan as road map to being strategically pro-active. I dont think Gen Y needs to wait to be asked or invited to participate. With a few informed Gen Y voices with ideas that speak to the ED Plan, I believe Gen Y is in a great postition to make some real changes here in Madison.

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-41050 Rebecca Thorman Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:30:15 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-41050 @ Holly - I think a lot of cities are good for young people now, but what about the future? Things can change quicker than we think. For cities to continue to be good for young people, they need to include us in their plans. Thanks for the comment! @ Daaimah - You could say that it was inspired by it, yes. I don't think the plan is unfavorable to young people, just that it leaves us out. There's a difference there, and I'm of the persuasion that it would be great to include us because we're so uniquely positioned to positively affect economic development. Thanks for visiting! @ Holly - I think a lot of cities are good for young people now, but what about the future? Things can change quicker than we think. For cities to continue to be good for young people, they need to include us in their plans. Thanks for the comment!

@ Daaimah - You could say that it was inspired by it, yes. I don’t think the plan is unfavorable to young people, just that it leaves us out. There’s a difference there, and I’m of the persuasion that it would be great to include us because we’re so uniquely positioned to positively affect economic development. Thanks for visiting!

]]> By: Daaimah http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40824 Daaimah Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:37:07 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40824 Is post in response to the unvieling of Madison Economic Development Plan? If so what specifically shows you that the plan is unfavorable to Gen Y? Is post in response to the unvieling of Madison Economic Development Plan?

If so what specifically shows you that the plan is unfavorable to Gen Y?

]]> By: holly http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40589 holly Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:24:12 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40589 I wish someone would forward this message to my little township of Corpus Christi, Texas. I'm curious: Are there any cities that you think <i>are</i> doing a good job of this? Austin seems to be the go-to city for a lot of young people, but that just may be because I live in Texas. Also, it seems like when I was leaving college four years ago everyone I knew was moving to Portland. I wish someone would forward this message to my little township of Corpus Christi, Texas.

I’m curious: Are there any cities that you think are doing a good job of this? Austin seems to be the go-to city for a lot of young people, but that just may be because I live in Texas. Also, it seems like when I was leaving college four years ago everyone I knew was moving to Portland.

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40580 Rebecca Thorman Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:04:13 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40580 @ Milena - mmm... scones. Removing barriers to entrepreneurship entry would be good for everyone, not just Gen Y, obviously. It’s interesting, because Madison, for instance, is quite liberal politically, and stereotypically this means we're not pro-business, but we’re listed on the top city lists consistently. Certainly, I believe we have more work to do, and I don't have the answer, but somehow looking at city plans in a wholistic manner, including economic development and community development would be a good start. It's all a bit confusing to me, and maybe that's where the problem really begins! Life should be simpler ; ) @ Linda - Thanks! Definitely having a long-term approach would be benefiical. We should all have 1 yr, 3 yr, 5 yr, 10 yr, 50 yr, goals, etc. That doesn't mean we shouldn't be able to remain flexible and continually change and mold our goals, and be open to possiblities, but to have an innovative mentality would be a plus. Many cities seem to be stuck in traditional ways of thinking, and I'm not sure of the reasons for this. @ Milena - mmm… scones. Removing barriers to entrepreneurship entry would be good for everyone, not just Gen Y, obviously. It’s interesting, because Madison, for instance, is quite liberal politically, and stereotypically this means we’re not pro-business, but we’re listed on the top city lists consistently. Certainly, I believe we have more work to do, and I don’t have the answer, but somehow looking at city plans in a wholistic manner, including economic development and community development would be a good start. It’s all a bit confusing to me, and maybe that’s where the problem really begins! Life should be simpler ; )

@ Linda - Thanks! Definitely having a long-term approach would be benefiical. We should all have 1 yr, 3 yr, 5 yr, 10 yr, 50 yr, goals, etc. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be able to remain flexible and continually change and mold our goals, and be open to possiblities, but to have an innovative mentality would be a plus. Many cities seem to be stuck in traditional ways of thinking, and I’m not sure of the reasons for this.

]]> By: Linda http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40557 Linda Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:02:14 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40557 I love the imagery in your writings. You capture Madison's beauty and interest. This is one of your best posts--cities can't grow without a talented young professional base. It's a great reminder for boomers in government who are so focused on the present and immediate future. City governments need to plan to attract talented young professionals to keep the city strong and keep it growing. This will keep Madison the best it is and can be. I love the imagery in your writings. You capture Madison’s beauty and interest.

This is one of your best posts–cities can’t grow without a talented young professional base. It’s a great reminder for boomers in government who are so focused on the present and immediate future. City governments need to plan to attract talented young professionals to keep the city strong and keep it growing. This will keep Madison the best it is and can be.

]]> By: Milena http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40547 Milena Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:31:01 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/03/13/gen-y-to-cities-don%e2%80%99t-ignore-us/#comment-40547 A lot of times it is tough to start your own business because of barriers to entry, licenses & regulations, fees, taxes. I make great scones. Vegan, sugar-free, spelt flour. No one who has tried one doesn't like them. So, I thought how nice it would be to sell my scones around town for fun and profit. Well - try getting through the mire of the Department of Commerce and Department of Agriculture. Between the 100 page booklet to figuring out which class of food I would be selling , to paying the fees to be registered, finding and paying for a commerical kitchen, the approval process...stopped me in my tracks. Dude, I just wanted to make a scone and sell it... (Violins playing.) Also, things like the new health care reform proposals which would make all small businesses provide mandatory health care sound great, they are costly for entrepreneurs and could be prohibitive to growing operations... I think if city and state governments were more pro-business, pro-entrepreneur, more Gen Yer's would have the support they need and more people would be eating scones... A lot of times it is tough to start your own business because of barriers to entry, licenses & regulations, fees, taxes.

I make great scones. Vegan, sugar-free, spelt flour. No one who has tried one doesn’t like them. So, I thought how nice it would be to sell my scones around town for fun and profit. Well - try getting through the mire of the Department of Commerce and Department of Agriculture. Between the 100 page booklet to figuring out which class of food I would be selling , to paying the fees to be registered, finding and paying for a commerical kitchen, the approval process…stopped me in my tracks. Dude, I just wanted to make a scone and sell it… (Violins playing.)

Also, things like the new health care reform proposals which would make all small businesses provide mandatory health care sound great, they are costly for entrepreneurs and could be prohibitive to growing operations…

I think if city and state governments were more pro-business, pro-entrepreneur, more Gen Yer’s would have the support they need and more people would be eating scones…

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