Small Cities and Towns as Players in the Global Economy: The Character Town as an Entrepreneurial Town.
A vision that many small cities and towns may have is to be a participant in the global economy. With […]
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Startup Communities, Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City by Brad Feld
Brad Feld’s book offers a succinct, insightful and readable view into the world of entrepreneurs, the people that start, or
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The Architectural Pattern Book: A Tool for Building Great Neighborhoods by Urban Design Associates
This manual documents the revival of the traditional architectural pattern book as a means of implementing urban design. Books available
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Neighborhood Planning: A Guide for Citizens and Planners by Bernie Jones
First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. This guide explains neighborhood planning
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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
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Seeing Trees, A History of Street Trees in New York City and Berlin by Sonja Dümpelmann
From Yale Books: “A fascinating and beautifully illustrated volume that explains what street trees tell us about humanity’s changing relationship
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Trees and Tree Canopies
OBJECTIVE. Every community in America is concerned about increasing its tree canopy for its aesthetic, environmental and real estate value.
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The Benefits of Trees
Excerpts from Published Work… Public Health and Social Benefits: Clean air: Trees produce oxygen, intercept airborne particulates, and reduce smog,
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Urban Forest Master Plan
Excerpts from Published Works… The City of Tallahassee completed an Urban Forest Master Plan in 2018. The plan is a
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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