Character Main Streets
Character main streets are the essence of a small city or town. The city’s leaders, private, public and institutional, are […]
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BOOKS
Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America by James Fallows and Deborah Fallows
“Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America” provides important insights into the success of small cities and
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Books, Cars, Coffee and Ice Cream: The Basics.
WHY GO DOWNTOWN? Bikes, books, coffee and cars are enough; but add in shops, restaurants, diners, an occasional sports bar,
BOOKS
What I Found in a Thousand Towns by Dar Williams
Dar Williams, who recently spoke to CNU, has produced a book that explores small cities and towns at ground level.
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Museums: Launching Pads for the Future.
A REFLECTION OF DOWNTOWN VALUES. Museums can be about anything; mostly they are about the values of the host community.
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Internet Service Master Plans
Alternative Concepts for Providing Internet Service. Internet Service Master Plans are being developed, or at least explored, by communities across
BOOKS
The Great Good Places, Cafés, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community by Ray Oldenburg
Ray Oldenburg defined a place that defines a community. “Third place” is a concept that serves small cities and towns
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Main Street: The Ultimate “Third Place”.
THIRD PLACES IN THE 20TH CENTURY. Ray Oldenburg effectively describes gathering spots that serve as third places, especially in small
VIDEOS
Simon Sinek’s TED talk, “Start With Why” makes an impression.
https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action Simon Sinek has made a big impression with his TED talk, Start With Why. He asks the basic question
BOOKS
Understanding Media, The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan
Long before the internet, 1964 to be exact, McLuhan was one of a group of smart people thinking and writing