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Strategic Destruction Survey
Strategic Destruction Survey
May 15, 2025
Taken from the article, “Strategic Destruction: 5 Moves Cities Make to Kill Their Own Growth” by the Saulsberry Group. Use this checklist to assess your region. Score 1 point for each “Yes”. Score: 0–2: Strategic Providence possible—your city is positioned for transformation. 3–5: Warning zone. Destructive patterns are starting to calcify. 6–8: You are living in a Strategic Destruction zone.
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Are new businesses expected to financially support power silos to gain access?
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No
Are major contracts or grants concentrated among a familiar few players?
Yes
No
Does regulation regularly delay or kill business formation?
Yes
No
Is there no formal, cross-sector innovation or economic transformation plan?
Yes
No
Do leaders prioritize attracting big-name corporations over developing local talent?
Yes
No
Are public forums and civic spaces dominated by the same demographics and voices?
Yes
No
Do fewer than 20% of small business owners feel heard by local leadership?
Yes
No
Are high-growth startups increasingly looking to relocate for better access?
Yes
No
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