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Main Street Innovations

Small City Innovation Advantages. Small cities and towns have a tremendous advantage over larger communities when it comes to innovation […]

MAKE “SPECIAL DISTRICTS” SPECIAL. A downtown district, as a legal and geographically specific entity has the opportunity to control its

THIRD PLACES IN THE 20TH CENTURY. Ray Oldenburg effectively describes gathering spots that serve as third places, especially in small

Vision. Cities are defined in part by their roadways. Most small cities and towns have a framework of four to

THE VISION is a mixed-use village center in a greenfield community. The idea is to envision a built-out village center

LEVERAGE PUBLIC BUILDINGS. City Hall must be on or near main street to get the full impact of its influence.

Overview of the Towns. Population. Central Florida’s character towns are of a size and age that befits their condition. Their

Between the major cities on the coasts of the United States are hundreds of small towns where a good portion

THE HOUSEHOLD INCOME-EXPENSE SQUEEZE. The affordability of housing in America at the start of the 21st century is an issue

THE PROMISE OF A DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOME. Housing the Nation’s people in a decent, safe and sanitary home