Letter: How ‘Idea Friendly’ cities are rewriting local government | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

Letter: How ‘Idea Friendly’ cities are rewriting local government | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

Across the country, a quiet revolution is changing how small towns and cities operate. It’s not led by billion-dollar investments or top-down mandates, but by neighbors with ideas—and local governments willing to say YES. This movement is called “Idea Friendly,” a term coined by the principals of Save Your Town. It describes communities that make it easier for people to act, experiment and contribute to local life without being bogged down in bu…