Category: Downtown Revitalization

Ideas and proven examples about renovating the our downtowns.

Wayzata’s Panoway Project

Whenever I attend the National Planning Conference, there are always sessions that stick out to me. This year was no different. One of those sessions was about the transformation that… Read more »

Emporia Sees Rise in Upper-Story Housing

For many communities, upper-story housing is a quandary that is tough to solve. Decades of disinvestment in downtowns and building code regulations have limited interest in these spaces. However, some… Read more »

Star Communities: Niles is Nifty

Star Communities are those communities that have shined above the rest. They may have overcome immense tragedy, or they have simply excelled beyond expectations for a town of their size…. Read more »

Downtown Clarinda a Model of Local Buy-In

Clarinda is a small town of a little over 5,000 persons in southwest Iowa, just a relatively short jaunt from my hometown of Red Oak. Early in its history, Clarinda’s… Read more »