Wins for Active Living: Simple Infrastructure to Unlock Rural Health

A newly installed walking trail with wooden signs and benches in a rural town, demonstrating low-cost strategies to improve active living and accessibility.

This article continues our November series: From Ideas to Action — A Month of Praxis and Implementation in Rural Communities. In week two we turn our focus to active living and rural health: how small town leaders make choices that support movement, wellness and connection — even when budgets are tight and distances are long. Improving […]

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Unlock the Remarkable Power of Heritage Tourism in Rural Communities

A golden-hour view of a small rural town with historic storefronts, vintage signs, and locals walking along a quiet main street.

Week 1 – September 2025 | Heritage & Tourism Series Heritage tourism is more than a visit to a museum or a stroll through an old town—it’s an invitation to experience the authentic living story of a place. In rural communities across the world, heritage is not tucked away in exhibits. It lives in the […]

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How Rural Leaders Share Smart Policies That Drive Growth

Community leaders and rural planners discuss development strategies in a small town setting during sunset.

The Strategic Power of Shared Policy in Rural Development In today’s complex and rapidly shifting rural landscape, communities face both persistent challenges and emerging opportunities—from population shifts and workforce shortages to broadband expansion and climate resilience. Amid these dynamics, rural leaders are increasingly recognizing that they don’t have to navigate this terrain alone. Policy exchange […]

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