Study Burlington's Success Stories: July 18, 2010

As people, places, and technology change, communities face inevitable changes as well, including the need to revitalize their economic and social functions. Small communities and inner city neighborhoods are particularly vulnerable to changes - consider how many "defunct" communities dot the landscape. What does it take to succeed and survive as a healthy community amidst complex (and sometimes destructive) forces that shape and mold our society? Community economic development will be considered from the perspective of achieving balance between economic, environmental, social, physical, and political realms. Community revitalization, as a major aspect of community economic development, will be considered in the context of both revitalizing small and mid-sized towns, as well as urban/inner city rejuvenation.

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