The Dilemmas of Maker Culture
by John Tierney
Thinking through the consequences of the proliferation of powerful tools and technologies (Read it here.)
Category Archives: Economic Life
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.)
How Makerspaces Help Local Economies
How Makerspaces Help Local Economies
by John Tierney
New technologies like 3-D printers and laser cutters have boosted entrepreneurial activity in American communities. (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.)
Creating California’s New Bohemia — in an Unexpected Locale
Creating California’s New Bohemia — in an Unexpected Locale
by James Fallows
“It’s a great time to be an artist in Fresno.” This is a possibility I had never considered before visiting. And now … (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.)
Ajo, Arizona: A Small Town, Pushed to the Brink, and Coming Back
Ajo, Arizona: A Small Town, Pushed to the Brink, and Coming Back
by Deborah Fallows
What does a town do when most of its people lose their jobs nearly overnight? For the people of this small town, the surprising answer places heavy emphasis on the arts. (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.)
California’s Centers of Technology: Bay Area, LA, San Diego, and … Fresno?
California’s Centers of Technology: Bay Area, LA, San Diego, and . . . Fresno?
by James Fallows
How would you build a high-tech center in a vast farming zone? You might start by applying tech solutions to farming problems of water use and sustainability in all forms. (Read it here.)
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