City Makers: American Futures
The people, organizations, and ideas reshaping the country. A journey piloted by James Fallows with Deborah Fallows.
Holland, MI
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James Fallows A Song of America's Downtowns
A heartening surprise of our travel so far: the breadth, seriousness, and—in some places—success of the effort to revitalize small-town downtowns. Or, what 3 programmers from Uzbekistan taught us about America.
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James Fallows On the Limits, but Also the Power, of Local Narratives
The stories cities tell about themselves, and the difference that makes.
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The Question We Keep Running Into: What Turns a Town Around?
Plus, a nationwide golden age of beer.
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What 'Fringe City' Status Means for the Look and Feel of a Community
Sioux Falls: If you can make it there ...
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James Fallows American Futures: Grand Finale Holland-Palooza
A small arena in which many dramas are being played out.
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The Next Lesson From Holland: Why Local Money Matters
In an age of globalized companies and relentless focus on "shareholder value," a reminder of what local ownership can mean.
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The Surprising News From One Small Town About Immigration Reform
In a place as unlike Miami, New York, or L.A. as you can imagine, America's unsettled immigration policy has a profound effect.
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Photos by Deborah Fallows Thanks Much! On the Geography of Language
"Is this your guys's stuff?" And other linguistic markers.
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Riverview Group Holland, 'Snowmelt,' 'Patient Capital,' and the Revival of Downtown
"I have the best location in all of Western Michigan!"
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Holland and the Theory of Serial Reportage
Approximating reality, post by post by post.
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Welcome to Holland
And so it begins.
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American Futures Takes Off
A road-trip-by-air gets its start.
