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Author : Jon R Norman
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813553320

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Small Cities USA by Jon R Norman Pdf

While journalists document the decline of small-town America and scholars describe the ascent of such global cities as New York and Los Angeles, the fates of little cities remain a mystery. What about places like Providence, Rhode Island; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Laredo, Texas; and Salinas, California—the smaller cities that constitute much of America’s urban landscape? In Small Cities USA, Jon R. Norman examines how such places have fared in the wake of the large-scale economic, demographic, and social changes that occurred in the latter part of the twentieth century. Drawing on an assessment of eighty small cities between 1970 and 2000, Norman considers the factors that have altered the physical, social, and economic landscapes of such places. These cities are examined in relation to new patterns of immigration, shifts in the global economy, and changing residential preferences. Small Cities USA presents the first large-scale comparison of smaller cities over time in the United States, showing that small cities that have prospered over time have done so because of diverse populations and economies. These "glocal" cities, as Norman calls them, are doing well without necessarily growing into large metropolises.

Author : Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119564812

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Strong Towns by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. Pdf

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

Author : James Fallows,Deborah Fallows
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781101871850

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Our Towns by James Fallows,Deborah Fallows Pdf

NATIONAL BEST SELLER • The basis for the HBO documentary now streaming on HBO Max For five years, James and Deborah Fallows have travelled across America in a single-engine prop airplane. Visiting dozens of towns, the America they saw is acutely conscious of its problems—from economic dislocation to the opioid scourge—but it is also crafting solutions, with a practical-minded determination at dramatic odds with the bitter paralysis of national politics. At times of dysfunction on a national level, reform possibilities have often arisen from the local level. The Fallowses describe America in the middle of one of these creative waves. Their view of the country is as complex and contradictory as America itself, but it also reflects the energy, the generosity and compassion, the dreams, and the determination of many who are in the midst of making things better. Our Towns is the story of their journey—and an account of a country busy remaking itself.

Author : Norman Crampton
Publisher : Arco Pub
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0028605772

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The 100 Best Small Towns in America by Norman Crampton Pdf

Provides information on growth rate, per capita income, economic base, media, health care, schools, churches, and housing costs

Author : John Villani
Publisher : Avalon Travel Publishing
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Art patronage
ISBN : 1562612751

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The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America by John Villani Pdf

Featuring 53 towns new to this edition, this book lists the most art-friendly small communities throughout the United States and in several Canadian provinces.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Small Business Problems in Smaller Towns and Urban Areas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Small business
ISBN : LOC:00186934362

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Rural and Urban Problems of Small Businessmen by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Small Business. Subcommittee on Small Business Problems in Smaller Towns and Urban Areas Pdf

Author : Baktash Vafaei
Publisher : StateGuides
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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North DakotaTravel Guide * Discover the Cities of North Dakota * USA eBook by Baktash Vafaei Pdf

Welcome to an exciting journey through the cities of North Dakota, a state steeped in vastness, history, and hospitality. North Dakota is a place where cities sit amidst the vast expanse of prairie and where the state's history and culture come to life. In this book, we invite you to discover the cities of North Dakota, from Fargo to Bismarck and beyond. These cities are more than just geographical points on the map – they are vibrant hubs of community, arts, history, and culinary delights. Join us on a fascinating journey through the cities of North Dakota, where we explore the histories of pioneers, Native Americans, immigrants, and the civil rights movement. We will experience the cultural diversity, architecture, music scene and nature in and around the cities. North Dakota is not only a place of history, but also a place of the future. In this book, we take a look at the challenges and opportunities that await the state's cities in the modern world. The cities of North Dakota are full of surprises and we can't wait to take you on this journey. Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of the cities and be enchanted by the warm hospitality and fascinating stories of this state.

Author : Japonica Brown-Saracino
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226361253

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How Places Make Us by Japonica Brown-Saracino Pdf

Maybe we’ve had enough of studies of gay men and urban centers, tracing out the similarities from one place to the next. Japonica Brown-Saracino bucks the trend, giving us the first in-depth study of lesbians (and bisexual/queer women more generally), showing how four contrasting communal cultures have shaped their identity. Individual lesbian residents shape the culture of sexual identity they embrace, based at the same time on the prevailing culture in the city they inhabit. And the consequence is that the same woman will develop a different version of lesbian identity depending on which of the four cities she moves into. Those cities are: Ithaca, New York; San Luis Obispo, California; Greenfield, Massachusetts; and Portland, Maine. She identifies them in the book (a rare move for ethnographers), thus insuring a coast-to-coast readership, with lots of debate. This book advances, in almost equal measure, sexuality and gender studies, theories of identity, theories of place, and urban sociology. Each city has its own loose bundles or connections between residents, whether it’s the taste-based ties in Ithaca, or the ties in San Luis Obispo that cut across demographics, or the conversations about identity that prevail in Portland, or the emphasis Greenfield on other dimensions of the self (e.g., profession, politics, or life stage, such as motherhood). Along the way, Brown-Saracino poses a set of questions from urban sociology about migration, residential choice, and community change processes that students of cities rarely apply to sexual minority populations.

Author : Bill Baker
Publisher : Destination Branding Book
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0979707609

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Destination Branding for Small Cities by Bill Baker Pdf

This primer demystifies branding, demonstrates how to reveal a destination brand, and provides real world examples, as well as affordable, proven tools, templates and checklists to help breathe life into a small city brand.

Author : David Bell,Mark Jayne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134212217

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Small Cities by David Bell,Mark Jayne Pdf

Until now, much research in the field of urban planning and change has focused on the economic, political, social, cultural and spatial transformations of global cities and larger metropolitan areas. In this topical new volume, David Bell and Mark Jayne redress this balance, focusing on urban change within small cities around the world. Drawing together research from a strong international team of contributors, this four part book is the first systematic overview of small cities. A comprehensive and integrated primer with coverage of all key topics, it takes a multi-disciplinary approach to an important contemporary urban phenomenon. The book addresses: political and economic decision making urban economic development and competitive advantage cultural infrastructure and planning in the regeneration of small cities identities, lifestyles and ways in which different groups interact in small cities. Centering on urban change as opposed to pure ethnographic description, the book’s focus on informed empirical research raises many important issues. Its blend of conceptual chapters and theoretically directed case studies provides an excellent resource for a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as providing a rich resource for academics and researchers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : United States
ISBN : PSU:000072000120

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U.S.A Travel Information by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carole R. Engle,Kwamena K. Quagrainie,Madan M. Dey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118859278

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Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Handbook by Carole R. Engle,Kwamena K. Quagrainie,Madan M. Dey Pdf

Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic animals and plants, and other seafood businesses continue to grow rapidly around the world. However, many of these businesses fail due to the lack of sufficient attention to marketing. The Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Handbook provides the reader with a comprehensive, yet user-friendly presentation of key concepts and tools necessary for aquaculture and seafood businesses to evaluate and adapt to changing market conditions. Markets for aquaculture and seafood products are diverse, dynamic, and complex. The Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing Handbook presents fundamental principles of marketing, specific discussion of aquaculture and seafood market channels and supply chains from around the world, and builds towards a step-by-step approach to strategic market planning for successful aquaculture and seafood businesses. This book is an essential reference for all aquaculture and seafood businesses as well as students of aquaculture. The volume contains a series of synopses of specific markets, an extensive annotated bibliography, and webliography for additional sources of information. Written by authors with vast experience in international marketing of aquaculture and seafood products, this volume is a valuable source of guidance for those seeking to identify profitable markets for their aquaculture and seafood products.

Author : Peter Karl Kresl,Daniele Ietri
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317539766

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Smaller Cities in a World of Competitiveness by Peter Karl Kresl,Daniele Ietri Pdf

Much recent research in Urban Studies has concentrated on the notion of the ‘global city’ but discussion has also covered a larger set of mega cities, with populations in excess of 10 million. This analysis has begged the question of the optimal size for a city – is larger always better? Smaller Cities explores the advantages and disadvantages of different sized cities, trying to determine their place in the global economy and hierarchy. How can smaller cities gain or retain their competitiveness in a world of large cities? In a globalized world, the nation has perhaps been diminished as an economic actor, with fiscal shortcomings and political gridlock leaving cities more or less on their own in the task of enhancing their competitiveness and improving the economic lives of their residents. This book argues that smaller cities of varying population can be important actors in competitiveness and aims to bring attention to an area often overlooked by researchers. In short, are Pittsburgh, San Diego and Austin less competitive than London and Mumbai? This volume will be of interest to students, researchers, and city professionals who work in urban economy and urban geography.

Author : Gabrielle Balkan
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781786031723

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50 Cities of the U.S.A. by Gabrielle Balkan Pdf

From Anchorage to Washington D.C., take a trip through America’s well-loved cities with this unique A-Z like no other, lavishly illustrated and annotated with key cultural icons, from famous people and inventions to events, food, and monuments. Explore skyscraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks, and city parks of the United States of America and discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, culture, and diversity that have helped make America what it is today. Cities include Anchorage • Atlanta • Austin • Baltimore • Birmingham • Boise • Boston • Burlington • Charleston • Charlotte • Cheyenne • Chicago • Cleveland • Columbus • Denver • Detroit • Hartford • Honolulu • Houston • Indianapolis • Jacksonville • Kansas City • Las Vegas • Little Rock • Los Angeles • Louisville • Memphis • Miami • Milwaukee • Minneapolis-St. Paul • Nashville • New Orleans • New York • Newark • Newport • Oklahoma City • Philadelphia • Phoenix • Pittsburgh • Portland, ME • Portland, OR • Rapid City • Salt Lake City • San Francisco • Santa Fe • Seattle • St. Louis • Tucson • Virginia Beach • Washington, D.C. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series:The 50 States, The 50 States: Activity Book, The 50 States: Fun Facts, 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, Only in America!, and We Are the 50 States.

Author : Robert Wuthnow
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780691165820

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Small-Town America by Robert Wuthnow Pdf

A revealing examination of small-town life More than thirty million Americans live in small, out-of-the-way places. Many of them could have joined the vast majority of Americans who live in cities and suburbs. They could live closer to more lucrative careers and convenient shopping, a wider range of educational opportunities, and more robust health care. But they have opted to live differently. In Small-Town America, we meet factory workers, shop owners, retirees, teachers, clergy, and mayors—residents who show neighborliness in small ways, but who also worry about everything from school closings and their children's futures to the ups and downs of the local economy. Drawing on more than seven hundred in-depth interviews in hundreds of towns across America and three decades of census data, Robert Wuthnow shows the fragility of community in small towns. He covers a host of topics, including the symbols and rituals of small-town life, the roles of formal and informal leaders, the social role of religious congregations, the perception of moral and economic decline, and the myriad ways residents in small towns make sense of their own lives. Wuthnow also tackles difficult issues such as class and race, abortion, homosexuality, and substance abuse. Small-Town America paints a rich panorama of individuals who reside in small communities, finding that, for many people, living in a small town is an important part of self-identity.