Longmont, Colorado<br />Longmont, Co. lies at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The area is strikingly flat in comparison to what lies just 30 minutes away in the National Park that celebrates the mountain chain. That drastic drop in elevation leads to major runoff as waters flow east off of the mountains and in 2013, Longmont…

Building and maintaining a sustainable local economy includes small business growth, which is hot right now.

Key research findings and expert insights about current local government issues and trends.

This blog post looks at the affordable housing challenges faced by Miami Florida.

Midland, North Carolina<br />Local leaders incorporated Midland, N.C. 16 years ago with a vision to cultivate the small town (pop. 3,073) into a desirable place to invest and live, while preserving the rural fabric of the community. The leaders hired professional staff to carry out their vision and this council/manager partnership has resulted in continuing success for the community, says Town…