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How a community dance movement fuels connection, wellness and economy

Backyard Boots & Beats is not only bringing people together through line dancing—it’s creating consistent foot traffic, supporting local venues, and building an ecosystem where community-driven entrepreneurship can thrive.

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The TECO line streetcar operates free of charge for passengers from Ybor City Historic District to the Channel District in Tampa.
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Tampa leaders mull options for TECO Line streetcar extension that could shape future growth.

Recast Leaders aim to revitalize local economies

This Recast City program has worked with more than 200 cities in 44 states over the past 11 years.

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Concerned citizens are taking action -- making whistle kits, getting a refresher in the U.S. Constitution, and reaching out to immigrant-owned small businesses.

Marine City wayfinding project launches action plan for economic growth

New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.

How Denver’s Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75%
Safe speed: Why towns in Ohio are slimming down their main roads

The “road diet” is increasingly being considered to slow speed while at the same time keep traffic flowing.

Kansas City neighborhood is transforming neglected housing and keeping control local

Since 2018, the Lykins Neighborhood Association has been taking on ambitious projects including using a state law to take control of abandoned homes.

Tribal officers go undercover to combat human trafficking

The Nottawaseppi Band of the Huron Potawatomi received a $900,000 federal grant to combat human trafficking in Indian Country through undercover operations, victim-centered interventions, and collaborative efforts with local law enforcement along Michigan's I-94 corridor.

Trans Empowerment Network is building infrastructure where formal systems often fall short

Trans mutual aid is not a substitute for public services, nor is it charity. It is a practice rooted in shared responsibility, relationships and trust.

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