Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

"A community’s physical form, rather than its land uses, is its most intrinsic and enduring characteristic." [Katz, EPA] This blog focuses on place and placemaking and all that makes it work--historic preservation, urban design, transportation, asset-based community development, arts & cultural development, commercial district revitalization, tourism & destination development, and quality of life advocacy--along with doses of civic engagement and good governance watchdogging.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Fastest dying cities in the U.S.

This report from Forbes Magazine, "America's Fastest-Dying Cities," demonstrates the value of a diversified economy and business leaders capable of innovation, change, and transformation.

Nation's 10 Fastest-Dying Cities
(alphabetically)

Buffalo, NY
Canton, OH
Charleston, W.VA
Cleveland, OH
Dayton, OH
Detroit, MI
Flint, MI
Scranton, PA
Springfield, MA
Youngstown, OH

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