Benefits

Local Residents

Those affected by the creation of a ConnectedCity will gain

generous compensation for properties directly affected
higher property values from the area's greater amenity
prospect of progressively lower local taxes
radically improved public transport
minimal increase or reduction of traffic congestion
better community facilities – health centres, community colleges, etc - all easily accessible
greater shopping choice
more local job opportunities

Those which create a ConnectedCity gain

a clear strategy for dealing sustainably with the pressures of growth and increased population
support from government for their development plans
access to funding opportunities
powers to plan and operate local transport
healthy new development
wealth creation as the groups of towns become magnets for economic growth
increasing ground rent income from new green towns and new green quarters
ability to develop solutions appropriate for local circumstances while benefiting from national support
long term prospect of financial independence

Prosperity is more than just money: it is quality of life