Good design impacts tourism, jobs, property values and quality of life. What can we do to bring good design to small towns and rural communities? Here are a few good tips and inspiring examples.
Emily Pilloton of Project H knows both the struggles and joys of introducing design to a rural community. Working in rural Bertie County, North Carolina, Pilloton developed a studio course that taught high school students design and building skills through community improvement projects. In small town Ohio, Mark Rembert and Taylor Stuckert of Energize Clinton County are cultivating good design through historic preservation and economic development.
What can we learn from their experiences in bringing good design to rural communities?
Emily advocates for audacious visions, strong project champions, and a "keep it simple" mindset. Taylor and Mark encourage people in small places to reach out to newcomers and involve youth.
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