Old City, Old Buildings, New Life
by Deborah Fallows
An art museum with a long history reinvents itself with passion and an entrepreneurial spirit. (Read it here.)
Category Archives: Revitalization
Nice Downtowns: How Did They Get That Way?
Nice Downtowns: How Did They Get That Way?
by James Fallows
“Visitors think, ‘That’s just how Seattle is.’ But it wasn’t.” Lessons via places ranging from Fresno to Shanghai. (Read it here.)
3 Ways of Thinking About Fresno — And Why You Should Care
3 Ways of Thinking About Fresno — And Why You Should Care
by James Fallows
A beleaguered city shows the path toward revival. (Read it here.)
From Xizhou to Eastport to Ajo: Big Dreams in Small Towns
From Xizhou to Eastport to Ajo: Big Dreams in Small Towns
by James Fallows
The same kind of ambition you see in political campaigns, races for sports championships, or attempts to score a big IPO—but toward a different end. (Read it here.)
Ajo, Arizona: Oasis in the Desert
Ajo, Arizona: Oasis in the Desert
by Deborah Fallows
How a city with century-old “good bones” tries to reinvent itself. (Read it here.)
Downtown Fresno Kicks Off Its Campaign
Downtown Fresno Kicks Off Its Campaign
by James Fallows
Why “unapologetic” may be the most important word in a city’s recovery plan (Read it here.)
Stages of a Downtown Comeback: Fresno Begins the Long Climb
Stages of a Downtown Comeback: Fresno Begins the Long Climb
by James Fallows
Urban revivals require a shared narrative, private-sector partners, and a public official championing a far-sighted plan. (Read it here.)
On SOTU Day, a ‘City Makers Summit’ and Some Next Steps in Civic Life
On SOTU Day, a ‘City Makers Summit’ and Some Next Steps in Civic Life
by James Fallows
A conference in Washington, a development across the country
(Read it here.)
How Green Riverfronts Transformed Pittsburgh
How Green Riverfronts Transformed Pittsburgh
by John Tierney
The City of Bridges revives the rivers that helped make it an economic powerhouse. (Read it here.)
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