In this issue of On Common Ground, we consider the role placemaking plays in economic development today. From celebrating the uniqueness of a place to bringing amenities such as food markets to make more complete walkable neighborhoods, placemaking is becoming a leading economic development strategy.

Table of Contents

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• Introduction: A New Path to Economic Development
• Placemaking: A Community's Appeal Drives Economic Prosperity
• Building on Small Towns' Heart & Soul
• Markets Make It the Right Place to Live
• Transit Options: Supporting Communities During Tough Times
• Cultivating the Arts: Using Arts as an ED Tool
• Zoning for Prosperity: Streamlined Regulations and Urban Design Guidelines
• Celebrating the Local: A Community's Heritage and Diversity Spurs Home-Grown Economic Development
• Attracting the Talent: The Creative Class Is Key to Current Economic Development Trends
• High-Tech Clusters: Are Science Developments in Harmony or Conflict with Smart Growth?
• Meds & ED: Medical Centers Can Draw Talent, Spur Development and Revitalize an Area
• REALTORS® Take Action: Making Smart Growth Happen