Investing Beyond the Now: Building Recreation for Future Generations
In this age of economic austerity, where some leaders are saying we need to focus only on roads and rubbish, this article from Bryce highlights the need to think differently when it comes to your strategy for investment in projects.
This article intercepts some thinking I've been doing recently about inter-generational investment. More education needs to be given about how an investment in projects now is often for the benefit for multiple generations; many whom have not even been born. We can only kick the can down the road for so long...and it may take different investment strategies to get things done.
Richard Lindsay
Participation trends in the play, sport and recreation system are continuing to change. This change needs to be supported by strategies that can adapt - and recognise what has worked in the past is not likely to suit the future.
I've put together some thoughts on practical investment solutions that could be key elements of future strategy.
I'm grateful to Parks and Leisure Australia for publishing this in their Winter publication (see below) and Recreation Aotearoa | Te Whai Oranga for enabling this.
Acknowledgments and thanks to Taranaki Foundation, Melody Mobsby, and Momentum Waikato Community Foundation for letting me highlight examples they are taking a lead on.
Get in touch with myself or Richard Lindsay, if you want to know more.
Bryce Pomfett
