What is the most important factor shaping the success of cities today? According to Charles Bantz, Chancellor of IUPUI in Indianapolis, there are three: education, education and more education. Venture Richmond's Lucy Meade said innovation and creativity, which comes from people who are living, working and playing together from all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, interests and perspectives. Marvin Hayes of Cleveland, OH agreed, citing accessibility to people, businesses and ideas. Watch these videos of CEOs for Cities partners weighing in at the 2011 Fall National Meeting in Chicago.
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