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Sunflowers give Oak Park residents a sense of place

The Municipal Posted on May 16, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Oak Park, Mich., began planting sunflowers throughout the city thanks to a placemaking plan thought up by City Manager Erik Tungate. Sunflowers can be seen along the I-696 freeway where over 20,000 vehicles travel each day (Photo provided)

When Erik Tungate, city manager, began brainstorming placemaking ideas for the city of Oak Park, Mich., he wanted to prove that one could still make a big impact on a small budget. Growing up in the city of Plainwell, located … Continue reading →

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Bardstown, Ky., stands among the ‘best’

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2017 by Anne Meyer BylerAugust 2, 2023
Bardstown, Ky., has landed on many “best” lists over the years, including a spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of “America’s Most Beautiful Town Squares”. (Photo provided by Bardstown Tourism)

Bardstown, Ky., rests among the “best” in a number of different lists. Expedia selected Bardstown as one of the “18 Most Interesting U.S. Destinations”; Fodor picked it as one of “America’s Best Small Towns”; and AARP named it one of … Continue reading →

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Edina, Minn. Residents enjoy a high quality of life

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2016 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Another one of Edina’s parks is Weber Woods; the city operates nearly 40 parks and recreational facilities. (Provided by city of Edina)

Edina, Minn., has an especially good reason to be patting itself on the back this year. The Hennepin County city — population of 49,376 in 2013 — placed 22nd in the 2016 third annual Top 100 Best Places to Live, … Continue reading →

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‘It’s called occupying your own space’

The Municipal Posted on May 5, 2016 by Christine BeemsAugust 2, 2023

Charleston, W.Va., turns urban flight problem around The city of Charleston, capital of West Virginia and hub for government, education, banking, health care and commerce, hugs the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers. A valley town that prospered from … Continue reading →

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A recipe for growth: Franklin Tennessee

The Municipal Posted on March 1, 2016 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023

Franklin, Tenn., experienced phenomenal population growth 25 years ago. The city doubled in size from 1990 to 2000, and grew half again as large over the next 10 years. Between 1990 and 2010, it tripled its population from 20,000 to … Continue reading →

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Detroit suburb’s agenda – business development and high tech

The Municipal Posted on November 16, 2015 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Southfield City Hall features modern architecture and is a hub of business permitting for the growing city.

For a city with a population of 73,002, Southfield has a lot going for it. According to its website, www.cityofsouthfield.com, it is Michigan’s undeniable business center, boasting “… more office space than the central business districts of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, … Continue reading →

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Antebellum preservation makes for a Great American Main Street

The Municipal Posted on August 11, 2015 by Chelsea LosAugust 13, 2015
City hall is an example of beautiful history in downtown Milledgeville, Ga. The city served as Georgia’s capital from 1803 to 1868. (Photo provided)

It takes many hands to raise a village, but even more are needed to raise and maintain a city. Milledgeville, Ga., has a rich history of civic pride, flowing with figures of note and decades of family ancestry. It has … Continue reading →

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Folkmoot, USA

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2015 by The MunicipalJune 29, 2015
Puerto Rico, whose music and dance is said to be full of “rhythm, spice and color,” was one of eight visiting areas represented at the 2012 Folkmoot USA. Every July for two weeks, the city of Waynesville, N.C., hosts dancers and musicians from all over the world as part of the Folkmoot USA International Folk Festival, a regional cross-cultural centerpiece. (Photo provided)

Waynesville, N.C., population 9,739, is an idyllic little burg nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and steeped in warm Southern hospitality. Its tree-lined Main Street is generously dotted with charming shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and breweries. According to … Continue reading →

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Booming with development: Rockford, Ill.

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2015 by Phoebe MuthartAugust 2, 2023
rockford ill

The city of Rockford, Ill., with a population of 150,251, is the third largest city in Illinois. Referred to as the “Forest City,” it’s known for various venues of cultural or historical significance. The settlement was incorporated as a village … Continue reading →

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Gibsonton, Fla.: A real ‘freak’ town

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
carousel horse

Gibsonton, Fla., an unincorporated town in Hillsborough County, became famous as a circus sideshow wintering town. Twenty miles south of Tampa, it looks like any other small town: It has a library, a post office and a truck stop. But … Continue reading →

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Families first: Collierville, Tenn.

The Municipal Posted on April 8, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
collierville tennessee town hall

You may have heard the news: Collierville, Tenn., was honored by Parade Magazine in 2014 for having “America’s Best Main Street.” The White House and an assembly of federal departments and organizations have taken notice of the town, too. The … Continue reading →

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