small cities and towns Archives - Page 10 of 19

The Public Library: The City’s Economic Incubator

Janelle Burch / September 30, 2018

HISTORICAL ROLE OF LIBRARIES. Libraries have always served as repositories for a wide range of knowledge. From the Greeks of […]

Janelle Burch / September 9, 2018

In 2013, the City of Orlando was completing the Dr. Philips Center in Downtown. The initial idea depended on a

DOWNTOWN IS A SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS. The very nature of a main street in a downtown is that of a

“Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America” provides important insights into the success of small cities and

Dar Williams, who recently spoke to CNU, has produced a book that explores small cities and towns at ground level.

Ray Oldenburg defined a place that defines a community. “Third place” is a concept that serves small cities and towns

THIRD PLACES IN THE 20TH CENTURY. Ray Oldenburg effectively describes gathering spots that serve as third places, especially in small

TECHNOLOGY FOR TOWNS. Small cities and towns will evolve beyond the fear of change to accept the benefits of new

Small cities and towns use of technology is growing. Smart Machines is a fascinating book that takes a very technical

Partnering for patrons in small cities and towns is a way to increase ridership in under-utilized buses and to increase