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Placemaking Spotlight: Nashville’s Jefferson Street

Historic Community at a Crossroads is Profiled in Documentary Film Once the northern boundary of Nashville, Jefferson Street boasts a rich history as a hotspot for African American…

Placemaking Spotlight: Socorro, New Mexico

Former Mission Town is a Hub for Technology, History & Scenic Beauty The town of Socorro, New Mexico, takes its name from the Spanish word for “help” or…

Placemaking Spotlight: Florence, Alabama

A Must-See for Music Lovers, Florence Hits the Right Notes as a Community with Character Just like the Italian city for which it’s named, Florence, Alabama, is something…

Placemaking Spotlight: Bozeman, Montana

Called “the most livable place,” Bozeman Delights with Beautiful Views and More Tucked away in southern Montana, the charming city of Bozeman is sometimes called “the most livable…

Placemaking Spotlight: Chapel Hill, NC

“The Southern Part of Heaven,” Chapel Hill Appeals to History Buffs, Sports Fans, and Nature Enthusiasts Alike Nicknamed “The Southern Part of Heaven,” Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was…

Placemaking Spotlight: Natchez, Mississippi

Overlooking the Mississippi River, Natchez, Mississippi, is a quaint Southern town rich in history, culture, and hospitality. One of the first European settlements in the Mississippi River Valley,…

Placemaking Spotlight: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Coeur d’Alene offers beautiful views and embraces placemaking values Coeur D’Alene is a city located in northwest Idaho known for its beautiful lakes, the most famous being its…

Placemaking Spotlight: Columbia, MO

Making Cultural Headway in the Missouri Heartland Recognized as one of the nation’s top 10 college towns and one of the best places in the nation to live,…

Placemaking Spotlight: Oxford, Mississippi

Southern Charm and Smart Design There’s a popular saying among residents of Oxford, Mississippi: “We get to live here.” It’s so popular, in fact, that it has become…