Small Cities Thinking Big : Revitalization Lessons from Augusta, Maine, and Other Communities.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, Michael G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

City planning--Maine.

City planning.

Small cities--Maine.

Small cities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (229 pages)

Other Title:

Small Cities Thinking Big

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2021.

Summary:

"Despite a renewed interest in communities smaller than major metropolitan centers, many cities with a population of 100,000 or less struggle to compete with their larger neighbors and often have trouble attracting residents and new businesses. This book explores the numerous ways these cities can compete on a larger scale without sacrificing their small-town character by utilizing real-life experiences from other cities, as well as personal experiences from the author's time spent revitalizing Augusta, Maine (pop. 19,000). Featuring chapters that focus on organizing volunteers, adhering to aesthetics, marketing, urban planning, and more, this book tackles key paths every small city should follow when attempting to redevelop its image"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Organizing Your House

2. It's All About Distinction

3. Focus on Aesthetics

4. Ignore the Haters

5. It's the Traffic Count, Stupid

6. Marketing Your Small City … the Right Way

7. Trickle Down(town) Economics

8. Get a Little Artsy

9. Leveraging the Unexpected

10. Avoid the Three Deadly Fallacies of Urban Planning

11. Mixing It Up

Conclusion: Not a Moment To Lose

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4766-4354-7

OCLC:

1283855898