Tension can add invaluable dimension to innovation. Here's how.
Friction is virtually unavoidable in city partnerships, as this work is meant to pull upon a diverse set of contributors with an array of experiences, expectations, and priorities. But this tension isn't always something to defuse or overcome. Instead, it can actually be a vital ingredient that spices up the innovation process and, in doing so, unlocks new levels of resources and solutions.
The partnership that’s beginning to break a city’s housing logjam
In Cincinnati, an innovative approach to deploying affordable housing money—by redirecting it to an external partner that specializes in development—is on track to fund nearly three times as many affordable units annually as the city once produced on its own. Here are the lessons from this creative model that taps into a wide array of resources and skills to tackle a universal city challenge.
