This document summarizes the economic and social changes in Dortmund, Germany over recent decades known as the "Dortmund Consensus". Key points: - Dortmund transitioned from an economy dependent on coal, steel and beer production to a more diversified, technology-based service economy following major job losses from 1970-2000. - Its population is now the only one growing in the Ruhr region, surpassing 1983 employment levels, with most workers now in services. - Through cooperation between stakeholders in government, industry and labor, Dortmund created governance structures and a culture of collaboration that helped manage structural change.