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--- Cities and towns are increasingly recognizing that walkability plays a key role in achieving broader goals, such revitalizing urban centers, creating a sense of place in suburbs, and reclaiming the attractiveness of small towns.
--- Besides benefiting residents and drawing in visitors, our downtown main streets can also be good for the environment. Main Street consultant Kennedy Smith explains.
--- Does the level of crime in our communities tell the whole story of how safe we are? As Evan Michael Lowenstein discusses, there’s more to safety than crime statistics.
When Labels Can Be Counter Productive
by Elaine Cogan
--- In her Fall column, Elaine Cogan considers the wisdom of "labeling" planning board members by their "characteristics." With responses from our online reviewers.
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