Race relations surveyDecember, 2006In southeastern Wisconsin, our capacity to be competitive in a global economy depends on our ability to guarantee the workforce, infrastructure, and quality of life that will attract and retain businesses and their workers. This holistic view of economic development highlights the importance of planning and management in many arenas: education, transportation, water resources, health, housing, taxation, telecommunications, energy, justice, and workforce development, to name a few. But sometimes, when we plan for our future as a region, there is an "elephant in the room" - a topic policymakers are not comfortable talking about. Related material: Race relations survey - AppendixRespecting the elephant in the room - Powerpoint presentation
