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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Is À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Ready for a million people? FCI joins forces with BestWR on Vision 1 million Scorecard

As À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Region prepares to welcome one million residents by 2050, the Future Cities Institute has partnered with the Business and Economic Support Team of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Region (BestWR) to launch the Vision 1 million Scorecard, a first-of-its-kind academic–business collaboration.Ìý
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This public, data-driven tool tracks the region’s progress across five key areas: housing, transportation, healthcare, employment, and livability. Updated every six months, the scorecard highlights where the region is succeeding and where more focus is needed, helping guide investments and drive meaningful conversations across the region.Ìý

As the academic partner, FCI is grounding the scorecard in data, equity, and long-term impact. With many regions facing similar growth challenges, this model has real potential to scale nationwide, and FCI is proud to help lead the way.

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