Committed local leadership is crucial for shepherding smaller legacy cities through the process of revitalization.
The magnitude of the challenges facing smaller legacy cities means that no sector can successfully address them alone.
Expand Opportunities for Low-Income Workers
Efforts to revitalize smaller legacy cities cannot be successful if they focus on high income residents alone.
Build on an Authentic Sense of Place
Quality places help to attract and retain talent, an important component of economic development.
Focus Regional Efforts on a Strong Downtown
The strength of a region depends on the strength of its central city.
Engage in Community and Strategic Planning
In a small city where resources are scarce, competing visions for the future cannot all be implemented successfully.
Stabilize Distressed Neighborhoods
Strong cities require neighborhoods of choice for all residents.
Strategically Leverage State Policies
States have an important role to play in local revitalization efforts.