I believe this article's best explanation of its solution is: My approach ... is for local governments and local communities of people to assert leadership, to

I believe this article's best explanation of its solution is: My approach ... is for local governments and local communities of people to assert leadership, to take active steps to make their places stronger, healthier, and more prosperous, so that—regardless of what happens with the state and federal economies—our cities evolve to become better places to live. It seems to me that could mean a whole lot of different things, or maybe nothing at all. It's not really specific advice. IDK. Maybe the book has the details.