The Economics of Place: The Value of Building Communities Around People - Softcover

Multiple Authors

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615475558 ISBN 13: 9780615475554

Publisher: Michigan Municipal League, 2011

Synopsis

Placemaking is grown-up economic development, making the discussion timely and important. The Economics of Place is an essential read, as communities large and small across the country struggle to maintain fiscal stability and reinvent themselves for the 21st century. Especially as it relates to Michigan, urbanists, researchers, practioners, and entrepreneurs share their stories, research and own unique perspectives on the importance of place and its vital role as an economic growth strategy.

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Review:

The Economics of Place is an important read, as communities large and small across the country struggle to maintian fiscal stability and reinvent themselves for the 21st century. Creating a "sense of place" is at the core of this change and the authors readily illustrate that vibrant places will attract talent and bring economic growth. --Don Borut, Executive Director, National League of Cities

About this edition

• Publisher: Michigan Municipal League
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0615475558
• ISBN 13: 9780615475554
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 174
• Editor: Colleen Layton, Tawny Pruitt, Kim Cekola