ARTICLES
The Original Articles archives of CharacterTowns.org presents papers that discuss practical and conceptual ideas for designing, building and managing character towns and small cities that are interesting, pleasant and prosperous places for residents, businesses and visitors.
Character Towns of Central Florida: Report #1, The Workshop
“Character Towns” of Central Florida: Report #1, The Workshop describes the purpose and processes of the quarterly workshop and its […]
Chicago Hopes Broadband Plan Could Help Other Cities Address Digital Divide
Chicago Hopes Broadband Plan Could Help Other Cities Address Digital Divide. Officials and donors involved in an ambitious plan to […]
Chicago Infrastructure Trust
The Chicago Infrastructure Trust was created in April 2012 by executive order of Mayor Emanuel and City Council resolution. The […]
CISCO Establishes “City Infrastructure Financing Acceleration Program”
FINANCING FOR SMART CITIES AND URBAN SERVICES Cisco Systems, Inc. has established the City Infrastructure Financing Acceleration Program (CIFAP) that […]
The City’s Urban Open Space System; Leverage to Unify the City
The City’s Urban Open Space System is the town’s main tool for unifying the community. It is the primary source […]
City Building in a Hot, Flat and Crowded Post-American World, by Fukuyama, Zakaria and Friedman
Three Views of Governance in the 21st Century: The three books, written before the Great Recession, resonate today. Messrs. Fukuyama, […]
City Cottages in Pocket Neighborhoods
Cottages are small single-family homes with living/dining areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens plus a large usable porch serving as outside […]
City Fiscal Conditions 2021
The City Fiscal Conditions 2021 provides insight into the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic and proactive federal policy on […]
The City’s Form and Function – 2016
The City’s Form and Function – 2016 is evolving based on global access to the new global economy. The annual […]
City Hall, The Essential Main Street Asset
A Prominent Main Street City Hall. City Hall is the downtown icon. Downtown doesn’t seem like downtown without a visible […]
City Halls and Post Offices, The Essential Main Street Assets
Character towns view City hall as the downtown icon. Downtown doesn’t seem like downtown without a visible city hall, especially […]
City Managers, Civic Entrepreneurs.
“ICMA is the world’s leading association of professional city and county managers and other employees who serve local governments. City […]
City of Orlando’s Livability
Why is this Important? A City’s livability can be compared to the quality of life for its residents. This includes […]
City of Orlando, Livability
A City’s livability can be compared to the quality of life for its residents. This includes the natural environment and […]
City Schools, A Partnership Between the City and the School Board
CHARACTER TOWNS PUT EDUCATION FIRST. CHARACTER TOWNS PUT EDUCATION FIRST. The fact that the schools belong to the county or […]