Save Your City is an inspired and powerful must-read. Our democracy is in peril and this book delivers the right message, by the right person, at the right time." — IRA BASEN , CBC Radio Toxic culture is eroding our sense of belonging, community and well-being. Our capacity to collaborate and innovate together is also being undermined by the rising incivility and divisiveness. We need each other to address the complex challenges facing our cities and communities—from the infrastructure deficit to climate change, homelessness, mental health and addiction issues. In order to thrive, our local democracies depend on our ability to revive the art of living and working well together. Save Your City author Diane Kalen-Sukra, MA, CMC empowers community leaders and citizens to be part of the solution. She demonstrates what's involved by taking readers on a journey from Bullyville to Sustainaville , including an eye-opening visit to classical antiquity. The successful journey includes a renaissance of civic values and civic education as vital to fostering the type of culture that can sustain us, our democracy and our planet. This updated and illustrated 5th Anniversary edition of Save Your City is back by popular demand and includes a poster Roadmap to Renewing Civic Culture , empowering civic leaders and engaged citizens with practical steps to take today. WORKBOOK & RESOURCES : Available at www.SaveYourCity.ca "Save Your City is an inspired and powerful must-read. Our democracy is in peril and this book delivers the right message, by the right person, at the right time." — IRA BASEN , CBC Radio Producer "I applaud Diane Kalen-Sukra for devising a blueprint for community change. Every community leader should read Save Your City —pen in hand—and then emphatically implement the strategies." — DR. LEW BAYER , Civility Experts Worldwide "Save Your City is a brilliant book. Practical, grounded in historical lessons, provocative, and right on. This is a timely wake-up call to action for all of us who act and live our values. Civility and respect for the golden rule are not dead. Enjoy this must-read." — SEAN MAGENNIS , former YPO Global President & COO "Save Your City is an absolute must-read for civic leaders. Diane Kalen-Sukra masterfully enlightens us on the challenges of modern governance with the wisdom of classical antiquity to address our increasingly uncivil society." — GEORGE B. CUFF , Governance & Management Consultant "For the love of community, read Save Your City . You will be taken on a journey that awakens your heart and nurtures our collective hope for a sustainable future." — SAM CHAISE , Executive Director, National & International Christian Agencies "Congratulations to Diane Kalen-Sukra for taking on this critical topic at a time when democratic institutions are experiencing unprecedented challenges and threats. Everyone working in local government or concerned about the future well-being of representative democracy and civic participation, should read this book." — JERRY BERRY , Municipal Consultant & Educator "Save Your City cuts through the toxic fog and plots a course to cohesive communities and better living. Diane Kalen-Sukra sets out a vision—a path forward—to counter the culture of division and reassert the power and dignity of our common purpose." — ROBERT FOX , Former Executive Director, OXFAM