Huff Post examines fiscal practices of Grand Rapids, Detroit
In an article entitled “A Tale of Two Cities,” the Huffington Post examined the fiscal and strategic planning policies of Grand Rapids, citing its “lean” management techniques as one reason the city has thrived while Detroit has struggled over the last decade.
According to the article:
I can’t help but think that if only Detroit had been more strategic and willing to face the issues and make the changes and sacrifices necessary to become more efficient, this “Tale of Two Cities” would have had a happier ending for both cities. There is still time to adopt this framework and make a critical difference.
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