For the Love of Cities, The Love Affair Between People and Their Places by Peter Kageyama
Cities and towns, especially those with character, are emotional experiences. We are initially confronted with their physical form, but the […]
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The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces by William H. Whyte,
As Mr. Whyte describes, his book is a “pre-book”. His intent was to conduct his research fronted by his Street
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The Little Theatre on the Square: Four Decades of a Small-Town Equity Theatre by Beth Shervey PhD
The Idea of Theaters in Small Cities and Towns. Exploiting remnant single screen theaters as venues for live performances or,
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The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge,
The Learning Organization. The idea of a “learning organization” may pre-brought it into the conversation about organizational excellence. The idea
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Playing to Win, How Strategy Really Works by A.G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin
Michael Porter inspired A.G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin to write a book about strategy; namely, Playing to Win, How
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Thinking for a Living: Preparing to Solve Known Problems, Being Ready for Unanticipated Events and Taking Advantage of Opportunities.
Thinking. Every professional regards her/himself as a thinker, a thoughtful person ready to tackle the problems of the day. In
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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,
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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,
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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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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