Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Summer 2025 magazine. You can subscribe here. I'm certainly not alone among those who wonder about the future of cities. I spend quite a bit of time ...

Everyone seems to be worried about downtown St. Paul. The sidewalks are empty, office buildings sit vacant and going-out-of-business signs are draped across storefront windows. The year is 1975. Or is ...

Changes in zoning rules have allowed small manufacturers to return to the districts and neighborhoods they began leaving a century ago. By Linda Baker Photographs by Matt Roth Cities and small towns ...

In numerous cities across Utah Valley, the historic downtown areas symbolize the heart and soul of the communities. In places like Pleasant Grove and Springville, both have their own Main Street ...

GREENVILLE — Some South Carolina cities are reimagining their downtowns, kicking cars out and inviting visitors to stroll the empty lanes instead. Cities like Charleston, Spartanburg, Fountain Inn and ...

While downtowns across the Valley have been evolving, Glendale's city center has suffered from stagnation. Can a new city ...

Richfield is perhaps best known for its proximity to the airport and neighborhoods of post-war homes, but the inner-ring suburb wants to stand out for something else: a bustling downtown. City leaders ...

On Sept. 16, more than 150 people attended the city council meeting the downtown closure. Ventura is one of only a handful of cities in the state with a car-free downtown. Some downtown property ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Downtown Johnson City hosted the first Main Street Sidewalk Sale on Saturday. Over 50 vendors brought their crafts and homemade goods to downtown for the event, which ...

Kennewick council approved planning for a $36M city hall, but they're split on where. Current building faces costly repairs, space limits and outdated technology. Funding via 20-year bonds avoids tax ...

People enjoy drinks and conversation in downtown Anoka on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Anoka now allows bar patrons to take alcoholic drinks in special cups outside of the bars in a special area of the ...