Community Development & Leadership - The report emphasizes the importance of "framework thinking" for navigating change and development in communities, focusing on both the journey and the process for achieving better outcomes [5][6] - It highlights the need for both visionary and pragmatic leadership to address challenges and achieve common goals, drawing examples from Franklin D Roosevelt's leadership during the Great Depression [22][23][25] - The report advocates for a "both-and" mindset, encouraging leaders to blend visionary thinking with pragmatic action, zoom between big-picture and small-scale perspectives, and balance the needs of people and place [21][26][28] Case Studies & Examples - Downtown Holland's revival is presented as a successful case study, where a community responded to challenges by investing over $230 million in its downtown area over 20 years [7][8][14] - Singapore is cited as an example of a nation that transformed itself into a "tropical garden city" through forward-thinking leadership and a two-pronged development strategy focused on global markets and quality of life [17][18][20] - The report references other communities like Detroit, Zealand, Paris, Melbourne, and Kyoto as examples of places that have weathered challenges and thrived through sustained investments and clear visions [20][21] Framework Thinking Elements - The report identifies key elements of framework thinking, including framing the challenge by defining reality and identifying new possibilities [30][31] - It stresses the importance of building a multi-disciplinary collaborative team with diverse voices and a shared vision [31][32] - The framework emphasizes focusing on the vision, framework, and first moves to inspire action and build towards a shared goal [33]