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Policy, Pursuit of Happiness

Rooted and Resilient: Rural Heritage by the People

25 May 2025 No Comments

Community members of all ages gather under a large oak tree in a rural setting, sharing stories and music as the sun sets behind rustic buildings.

Welcome to Part 4—the final article in our series on Rural Cultural Heritage and Community Resilience.In our journey so far, we’ve explored why culture matters, how traditions endure, and how physical spaces reflect shared identity. Now, we turn to the people at the heart of it all: the community members who are preserving rural heritage […]

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Big Sky Country

8 June 2025

An inspiring panoramic view of a lush valley with rolling hills, small town nestled among the trees, and a hiking trail winding through the landscape. Conservation and the Great Outdoors article image.

Conservation and the Great Outdoors: The Big Picture

25 February 2010

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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.