THE OPPORTUNITY On Thursday March 3rd, 2016, Priority One, our economic development agency, brought together a diverse group of people to take part in a pivotal workshop for our region. The Magnet Cities Workshop.
One day. One unique opportunity. Here’s how it unfolded…
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
WHAT IS A MAGNET CITY? Magnet cities are those who have taken a bolder approach to growth and invested in creating an environment that is attractive to people who make a city grow, those coined Young Wealth Creators.
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
THE VALUE FOR TAURANGA Facilitated by KPMG, the Magnet Cities Programme works to transform a city into a magnet city. The financial gain for Tauranga can be significant. Cities have seen substantial improvement in their economy by developing themselves as a magnet city.
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
AN OUTCOME FOCUSSED STRATEGIC WORKSHOP The Magnet Cities Workshop was a natural alignment to the work already in play by Priority One with stakeholder collaboration to drive economic growth in our region.
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
SEVEN PRINCIPLES UNDERPIN THE GROWTH OF A MAGNET CITY
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
ATTRACT YOUNG WEALTH CREATORS Magnet cities attract young wealth creators.
PHYSICAL RENEWAL Magnet cities focus on ongoing physical renewal with a strong city centre.
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
CITY IDENTITY Magnet cities have a strong and clear city identity that residents connect with.
CONNECTED Magnet cities are well connected to other cities and easy to get in and out of.
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
NEW IDEAS Magnet cities nurture new ideas.
FUNDRAISERS Magnet cities are strong fundraisers with public and private money working together.
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
STRONG LEADERS Magnet cities have strong leaders who work collaboratively.
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
MAGNET CITIES WORKSHOP TAURANGA, MARCH 2016
To find out more contact Andrew Coker – Chief Executive, Priority One PO Box 13057 | Level 2, 29 Grey Street, Tauranga, New Zealand T: +64 7 571 1401 | E: info@priorityone.co.nz
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