Parks, alleys, plazas, stream corridors, abandoned rail lines and even well appointed streetscapes are the building blocks of a successfully connected downtown. The means to this connected end is planning and seeing the value in these alternate routes. The time is right for this way of thinking in our communities. It is supported nationally and regionally. This article examines several ways to plan and implement a connected open space design in a community.

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A new, reduced dues rate is available for CAOs/ACAOs, along with additional discounts for those in smaller communities, has been implemented. Learn more and be sure to join or renew today!

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