Not only do small downtown shops provide a higher rate of tax revenue than big box stores; they're also a much lower risk investment for the community.

#DotheMath, Iron Range, Big Box StoresCharles MarohnMay 19, 2016Risk, big box stores, 101

Strong Towns 101: The advantage of growing up

Adding a second story builds community wealth without adding any expense. It's the sure way to real prosperity.

Iron Range, Top StoryCharles MarohnMay 18, 2016Grand Rapids, local business, 101

Strong Towns 101: Productive Building Types

Different approaches to building produce very different financial results that can be easily measured and contrasted.

Top Story, Marohn, Iron Range, #DotheMathCharles MarohnMay 17, 2016productive place, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, 101

Strong Towns 101: Walmart or Smallmart?

A basic look at financial productivity applied to the Iron Range community of Grand Rapids.

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