This edition of On Common Ground explores how to finance the preservation of historic buildings, develop downtown revitalization strategies, encourage smart development and rebuild stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods.
In This Issue
As people clustered into cities and populations grew, buildings of a more recognizable nature started to take shape.
"Corridors can offer an opportunity for 'strip recovery' without trying to tackle an entire neighborhood or city at once," said Dennis Madsen.
Great cities do not happen overnight. Creating place and prosperity requires patience. Detroit and Cincinnati are two cities committed to rebirth.
How Pittsburgh transformed its brownfields into parks, residential neighborhoods, research centers and more.
Repurposing old rail corridors provides transportation, recreation and affordable housing opportunities.
Tax credits and grants fuel projects to revamp existing properties into new and community-changing uses.