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Economy

Harnessing Conservation for Rural Economic Growth: A Guide for Local Leaders

15 June 2025 No Comments

Rural town at sunrise with farmers market and trail access, illustrating the connection between local economies and the Great Outdoors.

Learn how conservation supports rural development and strengthens local economies. Explore strategies planners and policymakers can use to integrate the Great Outdoors into sustainable community planning.

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Book of the Month

Confessions of A Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town by Charles Marohn (Wiley, 2021)

Chuck Marohn delivers a vision for more accessible and engaging local transportation systems in his second book in the Strong Towns series. He delivers withering critiques of his chosen profession, yet also offers real-world examples of communities doing better for all residents.