Publications
Minnesota
Creative Placemaking, Local Analysis
Bridging Policy and Placemaking to Activate Vacant PropertiesExploring Barriers and Potential in St. Paul
The report explores how placemaking has (or has not) been incorporated into St Paul city systems, the effectiveness of such programs, and how that integration of arts and culture into city systems has impacted , or could more effectively impact, placemaking projects on vacant land.
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Restoring Properties, Rebuilding CommunitiesTransforming Vacant Properties in Today’s America
This report offers a systemic look at the problem and evaluates actions that can be taken by federal, state and local governments, as well as community organizations, private foundations and real estate developers to stem the tide of increasing vacancy rates and meet the challenges presented by already vacant properties.
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