The concept of creating new small towns is an intriguing blend of urban planning, community development and sustainability. With the increasing urbanisation and congestion in...
READ MOREUrban living is in the midst of a renaissance as modern developments bring new life and amenities to city landscapes. A prime example is the...
READ MORETowns and cities often fluctuate between periods of bustling activity and quieter times when the vibrancy seems to be on a pause. However, when a...
READ MOREAs communities grow and develop, attracting young families is essential for the success of the city or town. Young parents who settle into a new...
READ MOREIt's hard to deny the fact that the amount of time, energy and resources being put into our town centres is gradually falling – especially...
READ MOREGiving your community a much-needed facelift can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour. Whether you're revitalising the aesthetic of a single room or transforming an...
READ MOREWhile some smaller towns must invest money in their area to create a place where developers might be interested, others have found a different path....
READ MOREThe amount of expansion in any area is often based on how much money it needs to continue a good lifestyle for the residents, and...
READ MORESmall towns have a charm all their own, but they can become dreary places when the people move on to more lucrative areas. Attracting new...
READ MORENothing convinces a business to move faster than bad roads. Companies often have heavy trucks delivering supplies, and their workers must use the same roads....
READ MORESmall towns work hard to ensure their residents are happy, and they know keeping common areas beautiful is a must. Many small communities choose to...
READ MOREMany small towns have public buildings that were build decades or even a century ago. These historical buildings were usually well constructed, but they often...
READ MORETowns begin to die when a large local company moves away or goes out of business. Many times, the town counted on their employer for the majority of work. People leave in search of employment, and those who are left often struggle to make a living. The only way to save this type of town is to find a new large employer or several small employers. Attracting new companies is not easy, and towns often find they must revitalize their community to attract new businesses.
Life is an endless series of days, and people often miss the fact their world is not as nice as it could be. Roads may have a few pot holds or dips, but people get used to driving around them. Parks and common areas might need new sidewalks and grass. People stop visiting them, and they forget after a while why this happened. It takes a strong will for a town to revitalize itself, but it can be done.