Courage and Creativity: The Civic Imagination Challenge offers a chance to be civic artists and civic heroes by engaging the public in these new possibilities through narratives that can inspire forward focus and greater cooperation.

THE CIVIC IMAGINATION CHALLENGE

In their book “Generations”, co-authors Neil Howe and Robert Strauss chart America’s journey from its roots to the modern era and document four generational archetypes they say repeat in cycles over the decades: Prophets, Nomads, Heroes and Artists. Today’s Millennial and Gen Z’ generations reflect the latter two in the cycle; the archetypes of the Hero and the Artist, courage and creativity, just the characteristics we need to lead the transition to a sustainable future over the critical decades ahead.

The Civic Imagination Challenge is an invitation to these young people to see themselves as Leaders for the Future as they will be at the forefront of a great transition now in its early phase. The Challenge features a series of ten virtual conferences with Thought Leaders and Innovators at the forefront of new directions who share their knowledge and highlight emerging innovations shaping new pathways forward. They introduce exciting new possibilities for careers, enterprises, and community services that can put young people a step ahead on their journey forward.

Each of the following sectors will feature emerging innovations and directions:

  • The Food System, Carbon, Regenerative & Urban Farming, New Food Choices
  • Public Health, Health Systems, Digital Innovations, Community & Personal Wellness
  • Renewable Energy, Microgrids, New Energy Sources & Innovations
  • Regenerative Architecture, Retrofit & Passive Housing, New Construction Formats, and Materials
  • Electric Transportation, Solar Cars, Batteries & Charging Options
  • Technology, Ethics & The Digital Infrastructure
  • New Economy Models & Practices
  • Community Resilience & Economies
  • Regeneration: The Path Toward Long-Term Sustainability
  • Civic Engagement & The Common Good

The Civic Imagination Challenge invites college students, young professionals, and Civic Leaders to watch the online conferences, and use the Civic Imagination App to highlight the projects and their benefits to society that most captured their imagination.  The public will be invited to vote on their narratives which will be showcased across our American Imagination social media channels. By engaging the public in new possibilities through narratives that inspire, participants can cultivate their Civic Voice while helping citizens focus on the future we can have while winning prizes in the process.

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