Table 3.

Leverage opportunities

Leverage opportunity	Description
Opportunity 1: investment at all levels	The opportunity to invest and be a part of a thriving, healthy city is extended at all levels (from external investors to city departments to citizens) through strong, inclusive leadership that encourages creativity and long-term buy in. This increased investment will in turn contribute to the quality of data available for city planning as well as the engagement of citizens and workforce in city improvement efforts.
Opportunity 2: function and innovation in information technology	Balance is created between the excitement and opportunity of new technology, and the accessibility and functionality of known and tested practices. Finding this balance will help attract and retain a skilled workforce capable of producing high-quality data for strong proactive decision-making that will support that growth through stability.
Opportunity 3: participation and feedback	Participation and feedback is prerequisite to the success of any implementation, from a sectoral program to a citywide policy. When effective management practices are employed to foster increased participation, not only in the programs themselves but also in how they are designed and improved, the understanding and awareness of city initiatives are similarly enhanced. This creates a positive feedback loop, continuing to build participation, awareness, and impact.
Opportunity 4: responsive policy	When policies are responsive and designed to best fit the current context, challenges with implementation and enforcement will be reduced. This will allow policies to operate as intended, preventing risks to health and protecting the people and environment that make the city so special.