Rural Resurrection

Memorial Day: North Bend Memorial Park

Each year we take a day to remember those who died in active military service. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May as flags line our streets… Read more »

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Main Street’s Housing Guidebook for Local Leaders

Those of you who follow Rural Resurrection’s Twitter account (@ruralresurrect), know that I tend to follow Main Street America’s Twitter feed (@NatlMainStreet) quite closely. In fact, if you looked at… Read more »

AARP Helping with Missing Middle Housing

One of the many takeaways from the APA National Conference in Philadelphia this year was AARP’s investment in planning. I’ve already mentioned their desire to fund good placemaking efforts. But… Read more »

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Know Your Midwest Housing Styles

Every rural community has a wide range of housing styles. Many times the styles of your housing stock are based purely on what style was prevalent during the time period… Read more »

Affordable Housing Month 2023

The month of May is Affordable Housing Month. Rural Resurrection continues to look at ways to help communities to provide safe, decent, affordable housing. Whereas rural America used to have… Read more »

Accepting Ideas

Is there a subject affecting your rural community that you would like to know more information about? Have you read a post on Rural Resurrection, but would like to know… Read more »

National Planning Conference 2023 - Philadelphia

APA NPC ’23 – The Aftermath

Well, it’s over, the planning nerds have left Philly. NPC 23 is finally over. The residents can feel safe from the horde of planners taking pictures of streetscapes, signs, and… Read more »

Grant Spotlight: T-Mobile Hometown Grants

Wireless provider T-Mobile has partnered with Smart Growth America and Main Street America to develop a grant program that will help small towns and rural communities. They’ll be awarding up… Read more »