New Urbanism Thriving In Michigan

The Athens Banner Hearld runs a three-part detailing how Michigan cities are adopting the New Urbanism.

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September 2, 2003, 7:00 AM PDT

"In the early 1980s, downtown Holland was like many other central business districts in small and mid-size American cities, a dated shopping area losing customers to malls and chain stores, with a vacancy rate of 40 percent. Today, the city's downtown is a vibrant district of boutiques, art galleries and restaurants, with antique lightposts and benches and brick-paved sidewalks kept clear of snow and ice by an underground heating system.... A sunny day in Holland, Mich., finds a number of people walking in the downtown area. Holland's downtown features full-time residents and local shoppers, due in large part to civic planning, which has helped the area thrive."

Thanks to Congress on New Urbanism

FULL STORY: Michigan city dresses for success

Sunday, August 31, 2003 in Athens Banner-Herald

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