The Affordable Housing Dilemma
THE HOUSEHOLD INCOME-EXPENSE SQUEEZE. The affordability of housing in America at the start of the 21st century is an issue […]
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The Affordable Housing Action Plan.
THE PROMISE OF A DECENT, SAFE AND SANITARY HOME. Housing the Nation’s people in a decent, safe and sanitary home
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Contents – May 2024
THE NEIGHBORHOOD EDITION Character towns, small and large, build social cohesion, community connections, civic pride and institutional trust
BOOKS
The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream by Steve Case
FROM AMAZON… #1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Steve Case, cofounder of America Online and Revolution and New York Times bestselling
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Main Street “Activity Zones”.
New Downtown Retail and Restaurant Site Design Factors. The “Active Zone” of Shops and Restaurants. Whether you are worried about
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The City’s Business Model
A Comprehensive, Long-Range City Finance Plan. SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS: A Professional Accounting Viewpoint. CharacterTowns.org has taken the accounting
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A Generosity of Spirit: The Early History of the Research Triangle Park by Albert N. Link
CharacterTowns.org usually has no trouble finding insightful summaries and reviews of important books; however, in the case of A Generosity
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The Economic Power of Exhibitions and Fairs
They educate, promote economic development and enhance civic pride. SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS HAVE MUCH TO CELEBRATE. Every city and
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Small City and Town Aesthetics
THE IDEA OF COMMUNITY BEAUTY. Beauty is of paramount value in many cultures. Everything is designed with both function and
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Benefits of Trees
Excerpts from the Arbor Tree Foundation Trees can add value to your home, help cool your home and neighborhood, break