When you think of Bloomington, Ind., you wouldn’t be faulted for immediately thinking of the classic sleeper, “Breaking Away,” which was filmed there in 1979. But there’s much more to Bloomington than that film and Indiana University. Here’s something else … Continue reading →
Heather Lyons knows that arts are a valuable component to the state and local economy. In fact, according to the 2020 Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, Kentucky has more than 46,000 artists, who make up 2.4% of the … Continue reading →
Downtown Corsicana, Texas, is a place where the past and present meet. The original brick streets carry residents and visitors to exciting neighborhood eateries, entertainment venues, shops and urban living spaces throughout the 26-block area that have become an enterprising … Continue reading →
Those of a certain age might remember a public service announcement from 1971. The Clio Awards-winning spot was named one of the top 100 advertising campaigns of the 20th century. This unforgettable spot, most commonly referred to as the “Crying … Continue reading →
The Ashe Street Courthouse has filled several important roles in Johnson City, Tenn., since its completion in 1910: federal bank and post office from 1910 to 1937; Washington County Courthouse from 1940 to 1985; and 911 emergency call center from … Continue reading →
The city of Naperville, Ill.’s, transportation, engineering and development department and the Downtown Naperville Alliance have begun a five-phase plan that will give Naperville’s downtown area an update. Included updates will improve accessibility and safety in the area while making … Continue reading →
It’s the quintessential “There has to be a better way…” story. Working for a number of years in a typical mid-sized Midwestern city downtown area, it was impossible not to notice a series of light pole banners that appeared at … Continue reading →
The citizens are taking back the streets in one Florida city. In December 2020, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization established BTactical, a streets initiative focused on multimodal safety improvements throughout Broward County. Florida is known as the most dangerous state … Continue reading →
Hillsboro, Va., may have fewer than 200 residents, but it is a community that knows how to get things done. After identifying a number of infrastructure concerns in the early 2000s, the town created a comprehensive plan to address — … Continue reading →
After receiving comments and suggestions from local residents in 2019, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, adopted the “Pedestrian Master Plan.” Thus the Snow Buddies program had its beginning. One need stated by residents was assistance with snow on sidewalks during the wintertime. … Continue reading →
Great Bend, Kan., is a city of the second class and is the county seat of Barton County. The city received its named from its location, which is at the point where the course of the Arkansas River bends east, … Continue reading →
