STEEP stands for Society, Technology, Economy, Environment and Politics – critical dimensions of our world that impact all of our lives. These dimensions are important for understanding the future because trends unfolding in these dimensions today will change our world tomorrow. LGI worked with Next Generation Consulting to help us understand key trends unfolding in these dimensions and how they are likely to impact local government in Wisconsin in 20 years. Compiled from the results of a Delphi Panel of 80 subject matter experts from across Wisconsin and verified by research, this report should inform local government strategic planning for years to come.