An Incredible Time-Capsule View of One Downtown’s Development
by James Fallows
Can tearing up a noted artistic zone be a path to civic success? City leaders say yes, while some of their citizens say no. (Read it here.)
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Cars, Pedestrians, and the Struggle for the Future of Downtowns
Cars, Pedestrians, and the Struggle for the Future of Downtowns
by James Fallows
Plus: how much is any discussion of “downtown” a coded talk about race? (Read it here.)
Fresno to South Bend to Louisville: The Elusive Elements of Civic Success
Fresno to South Bend to Louisville: The Elusive Elements of Civic Success
by James Fallows
More cities, more assessments of what works, and why Read it here.
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.)
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.)
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.)