Not that I am debating you, but this article came out in November about how "researchers found that residents of sprawling suburban spaces actually have more friends, more contact with neighbors and greater involvement in community organizations tha…
Civic Tourism is a great concept and it guides me in much of my work (Sustainable Tourism Lab) . I think this is similar to some of Richard Florida's thinking about the creative class as well. Although don't underestimate manufacturing, industry and…
I think a lot of wintry places use programming to keep them active during cold winter months. I had to develop a list of outdoor winter events to boost support for winter programming in my region in Rhode Island.
Some great sites:
http://www.newpor…
April 14
Alex Sommer is now a member of The Placemaking Movement