A presentation from Irish Rose Consulting's Dennis Deery concerting the creation of myth and place with modern examples. How do we use myths or create stories that foster improved quality of life in a specific location?

1. Mythmaking and Placemaking:
Friends or Foes?
Dennis Deery
dennis@irishrose.biz
http://irishrose.biz

5. Madison, WI

6. Galena, IL

7. https://www.flickr.com/photos/81823280@N06/
Detroit, MI

8. https://www.flickr.com/photos/58621196@N05/
Pittsburgh, PA

10. [Agency] uses
partnerships and
leverages resources to
implement shared
strategies for growing the
regional economy of
[Region X].

11. Fostering a dynamic environment
where economic opportunities can
be discovered, taken advantage of,
and maximized to their fullest extent
to create balanced and sustainable
economic growth, jobs, a positive
sense of place and an improved
quality of life in a defined geographic
region.
-- Dell Gines

12. Birthplace of Apple Computers