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Building Vibrant Communities

A podcast for anyone interested in supporting and being a part of the future success of our cities and towns. From downtowns and high streets to main streets and small towns.This podcast covers a rang... Read more

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"The Challenges and Opportunities in Embracing What's Weird" with Ryan Hamlett

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"Streets for Recovery" a chat about Pandemic Response Placemaking with Allison Burson.

"Streets for Recovery" a chat about Pandemic Response Placemaking with Allison Burson.

Streets For Pandemic Response And Recovery A challenge facing communities right now is how to reopen while keeping resid... Read more

15 Oct 2020

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What is Patronicity? A discussion with Ebrahim, Bridget & Mahala

What is Patronicity? A discussion with Ebrahim, Bridget & Mahala

The Building Vibrant Communities podcast was the brainchild of Patronicity and Bench Consulting, but what is Patronicity... Read more

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Supporting Your Main Street During A Crisis, an interview with John Bry

Supporting Your Main Street During A Crisis, an interview with John Bry

This week you'll hear from John Bry, the principal planner of Main Street Oakland County, the only county-wide Main Stre... Read more

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