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A recent New York Times op ed despaired that economic trends have passed rural America by. So isn’t it time for some new economic trends?
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In this episode of our podcast It’s the Little Things, Jacob chats with Jordan Katcher—Community Development Specialist for the State of Utah, focusing on rural communities—about how government employees can break down silos in rural communities, including how to choose who to get involved in the process, how to understand the needs of rural communities, and most important, how breaking down silos can make rural communities stronger.
When a small Massachusetts town made national news as its entire police force quit, it was easy to have preconceived notions about what the moral of the story must be. Then a reader from the town reached out to give us this far more nuanced and interesting explanation.
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We have chosen a rural life—who pays for our infrastructure? The short answer is: we don't have much of it, but we take care of our own needs. Strong towns require strong citizens: people who learn to take control of their lives and do for themselves things that are doable.
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To my fellow small town Iowans: stop voting for policies that help you feel good, and start voting for policies that help you live well.
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The town of Thomasville, GA is taking small and affordable but very impactful steps to make its downtown more welcoming to people on bikes.
Mayor Lou Radkowski of St Marys, PA is taking Strong Towns concepts to heart and implementing them in his community.
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My small Midwestern town is an ideal place to bike, which makes the whole community more affordable for everyone. And it's not because of protected bike lanes...
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We can find practical examples of great communities far away from San Francisco or Copenhagen.
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Here's what two Strong Towns members find valuable about life in the small town south, and what they'd like to see change.
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In my small town, my husband and I have started successful businesses and been deeply involved in local decision-making. We love our life here.
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I'm leaving my small southern town for a mid-sized Rust Belt City. Here's why that decision makes sense.
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Walkability is essential to our quality of life. It’s just that the things worth walking to change depending on who you ask.
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Two case studies show how rural design can be sustainable, affordable and attractive.
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There’s just no reason why a four-year college degree should cost anything like what it does. Here's a different model.
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Do we want to make life easy on the experts, or make Detroit a better place that can also pay its bills?
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The Citizens' Institute on Rural Design recently announced a $45,000 funding opportunity for rural communities looking to host workshops to help address local design challenges.
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