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Adaptive Reuse: Links to Stories

Adaptive Reuse is a relatively popular category for the Rural Resurrection website. If done right, an adaptive reuse project can be a profitable venture for those involved. But if done… Read more »

Adaptive Reuse: School Buildings

Small Business Saturday was created during the midst of the recession in 2010. Conceived by American Express, the event encourages holiday shoppers to shop local the day after Black Friday…. Read more »

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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants Application Period Open

The best money spent is in preparing for disaster rather than recovery from it. Dollar for dollar the money spent on pre-disaster mitigation can save many more dollars (and potentially… Read more »

Shopko Reuse Examples

In 2019 retailer Shopko declare bankruptcy and many small towns throughout the Midwest were left without a viable option for home goods. But they are also left with an empty… Read more »

Happy Halloween!

Spooky Planning Terms

Halloween is upon us once again. A night of ghastly ghouls, unnerving undead, and….well, princesses and cartoon characters mulling about your neighborhood. It’s also a night of candy, lots of… Read more »

Planning the Future: Links to Stories

In observance of National Planning Month Rural Resurrection publishes posts on planning-related topics. Each year National Planning Month is recognized to promote community planning. In recognition of National Planning Month,… Read more »