Innovation is all around; tap it to design your future

I am astounded by the level of innovation happening in 2015!

Most people tend to focus on snazzy consumer technology because change is so fast and visible. It makes for exciting news stories.

Actually, the more interesting new thinking is coming in surprising places. We’ve seen community governments producing innovations, from the City Center in Lafayette to the Greeley Unexpected campaign, new biking approaches in Boulder, high-speed fiber in Longmont and mass transit in Fort Collins.

Education is undergoing massive improvement at all levels, from primary schools through college and adult learning. Competitive pressure,…