Seizing Our Destiny ― 2012's Best Communities to Live, Work, Grow and Prosper in -- and How They Got That Way

The Top Seven Intelligent Communities of 2012 - named by the Intelligent Community Forum - have created uniquely powerful innovation ecosystems on a foundation of information and communications technology. This book provides in-depth profiles of the Top Seven and depicts how they bring together business, government and institutions in a dynamic partnership that produces results ranging from better and cheaper service delivery to citizens to the birth and growth of entrepreneurial businesses and vital new institutions. Intelligent Communities are pioneers in the complex collaboration that powers innovation today and are experts at building an innovation culture that attracts talent, investment and global recognition. By becoming platforms for innovation, Intelligent Communities create a better life for citizens on all rungs of the economic ladder and a vibrant future for the next generation.