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How a rural town rebuilt its main street economy from the bottom up<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

With small towns falling on tough economic times, one Mississippi town successfully rebuilt its main street into a thriving commercial district that provides creative and educational opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n

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Playground politics<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

How the urban playground is regaining its sense of adventure, fostering creativity and relaxation in a safe, monitored space that\u2019s not too safe.<\/p>\n

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Why eliminating on street parking is actually good for business<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

A study of Toronto\u2019s Parkdale neighbourhood demonstrates why eliminating on street parking has a positive effect on business, who reap the benefits from increased pedestrian and cyclist traffic. These visitors spend more time and money in an area than their automotive-driving counterparts and value the streetscape improvements that are enabled when car parking is removed.<\/p>\n

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photo courtesy of fastcoexist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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