The Death and Life of Main Street
Small Towns in American Memory, Space, and Community by Miles Orvell From Amazon… “For more than a century, the term […]
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Main Street as the Ultimate “Third Place”.
Third Places in the 20th Century. Ray Oldenburg, see sidebar, effectively describes gathering spots that serve as third places; places where
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Thinking in Systems, A Primer by Donella H. Meadows
Stepping into Thinking in Systems turns out to be a big step; a step entering the world of Donella Meadows. Dr. Meadows
Eyes on the Street: The Life of Jane Jacobs by Robert Kanigel
JANE JACOBS’S STREET SMARTS. What the urbanist and writer got so right about cities—and what she got wrong.By Adam Gopnik “Jacobs, in
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Be Innovative; Create a Tech-Driven Small City Main Street.
Small City Innovation Advantages. Small cities and towns have a tremendous advantage over larger communities when it comes to innovation
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The Responsible Hospitality Institute [RHI]
The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1983 and is the leading source for events, resources
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A Nation of Weavers from The New York Times by David Brooks, Opinion Columnist
Excerpt: “My something extra was starting something nine months ago at the Aspen Institute called Weave: The Social Fabric Project. The first
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Special Report Smart Cities: A Toolkit for Leaders, Knowledge@Wharton with Tata Consultancy
The definition of a “smart city” is changing. While it refers to a community that adoptstechnological tools to become more
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Be Social; Plan for a Social Main Street
A Vision: Main Street as the Small City’s Social Center. Main street has done a lot for America; and more
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Small City Amphitheaters: Edu-tainment al fresco
The Greeks. Amphitheaters have been with us for a long time; perhaps since the beginning of human existence. Formal amphitheaters