I like the way you connect policy decisions to long-term, generational consequences. It reminded me of a recent presentation architect Anders Lendager gave at the Think X Copenhagen Forum in March. He said the number one question he gets is, “What does it cost?” but that people should really be asking, “When does it cost?” His point was that economy is only one small point on a much longer timeline. While something may cost more upfront, over the long term it can cost far less.
Anonymous
8 days ago
This is also a really stark example of how investments in a big, singular, visible outcome (that lend well to announcements and press releases) are often easier for people to support vs a similar sized investment fund a sophisticated approach to what the destination really needs (decentralized, bottom up, authentic, connected to place and community values and nature-forward).
Anonymous
8 days ago
I find this subject fascinating! I’ve watched my home transform from a mining/freight town to a cruise tourism mecca. The difference in those 45 years are substantial. Some change for the good and others, not. The busier it gets, the more I wonder what is lost/gained in the experience for someone visiting today compared to someone who visited 30 years ago. And where is the tipping point. Thanks for sharing your expertise and examples.
Anonymous
8 days ago
Sad to see what’s been lost in the pursuit of “more”.
Zak Anderson
4 days ago
Are there other specific takeaways from this beyond: Invest in locally owned businesses and utilize tourism tax dollars to benefit residents and infrastructure that supports residents? Very curious as our community updates our Sustainable Tourism Master Plan. Any feedback or additional information would be welcomed. This piece was great btw. Thank you.
I like the way you connect policy decisions to long-term, generational consequences. It reminded me of a recent presentation architect Anders Lendager gave at the Think X Copenhagen Forum in March. He said the number one question he gets is, “What does it cost?” but that people should really be asking, “When does it cost?” His point was that economy is only one small point on a much longer timeline. While something may cost more upfront, over the long term it can cost far less.
This is also a really stark example of how investments in a big, singular, visible outcome (that lend well to announcements and press releases) are often easier for people to support vs a similar sized investment fund a sophisticated approach to what the destination really needs (decentralized, bottom up, authentic, connected to place and community values and nature-forward).
I find this subject fascinating! I’ve watched my home transform from a mining/freight town to a cruise tourism mecca. The difference in those 45 years are substantial. Some change for the good and others, not. The busier it gets, the more I wonder what is lost/gained in the experience for someone visiting today compared to someone who visited 30 years ago. And where is the tipping point. Thanks for sharing your expertise and examples.
Sad to see what’s been lost in the pursuit of “more”.
Are there other specific takeaways from this beyond: Invest in locally owned businesses and utilize tourism tax dollars to benefit residents and infrastructure that supports residents? Very curious as our community updates our Sustainable Tourism Master Plan. Any feedback or additional information would be welcomed. This piece was great btw. Thank you.