Subject: The Metropolitan Revolution has arrived!
From: Bruce Katz <[email-masked]>
To: "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>, "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>
Cc: Karen Slachetka <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 8 May 2013 22:20:31 +0000

Dear Neera and John,

The Metropolitan Revolution has arrived - at least in electronic form.

As you know, Jennifer Bradley and I spent the last year writing a book about the work of metropolitan leaders who are grappling with major economic and social challenges in the absence of federal leadership.  These leaders understand the harsh reality of our times: cities and metropolitan areas are, for the most part, on their own.   Our book, The Metropolitan Revolution, available on Monday, June 17th, documents the good news:  mayors, educators, philanthropists, and business and community leaders are doing the hard work to grow more jobs and make their regions prosperous.  In places as diverse as Denver, Houston, Cleveland and New York, they are investing in transformative infrastructure, making manufacturing a priority, linking small businesses to global markets, and training workers for the skills they need.

One of the book's goals is to raise the profile of these success stories and innovators, share their lessons, and inspire change.   Given our mutual goals of catalyzing action across the country, we hope that you will help us spread the word about the book and, more importantly, the ideas of city- and metro-led solutions.

First, would you forward an email to your friends and colleagues so that they can learn more about the ambitious metro innovations underway in the country?  A sample email is provided below.

Second, would you mention the book via your social media channels?

Third, would you consider purchasing the book for your organization's leaders and staff, at a discounted rate?

I have attached the e- galley of The Metropolitan Revolution and am eager to hear your thoughts.  We will send you a complimentary copy once it is published.

I've copied Karen Slachetka, who can help answer any questions and provide more information.  Karen will also send you the updated links in advance of the book launch.

Thank you for your continued support of the Metro Program's work, and I look forward to working with you in the future.

Best,

Bruce

Bruce Katz
Vice President & Director
Metropolitan Policy Program
The Brookings Institution
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To: [First Name Last Name]
From: [Sender]
Subject:  The Metro Revolution
Dear [First Name]:

I just read a compelling new book I think you will want to read.  The Metropolitan Revolution, by Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, chronicles the successes of metro leaders across the country who face major economic and social challenges and recognize that Washington is not coming to their rescue.

Katz and Bradley share the good news: mayors, educators, philanthropists, and business and community leaders are doing the hard work to grow more jobs and make their regions prosperous.   In places as diverse as Denver, Houston, Cleveland and New York, they are investing in infrastructure, making manufacturing a priority, linking small businesses to global markets, and training workers for the skills they need. The Metropolitan Revolution documents how this is happening and how anyone who cares about their community can participate.

The Metropolitan Revolution profiles these success stories, shares their lessons, and catalyzes action. Metro innovations are contagious and I believe that, after reading this book, you will find new ways to shape the future of cities.

*         You can buy the book or e-book here<http://www.brookings.edu/research/books/2013/themetropolitanrevolution>;

  *   Download the I-Pad app<http://www.apple.com/itunes/>, which contains original interactive content and multimedia;
  *   And, if you are as excited about this as I am, you can use social media to spread the word and share the book with your own networks.
I hope you'll read the book and look forward to hearing what you think.
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