Archive - Our Towns Civic Foundation Newsletter

"Sustainability" is coming to your local library.

How public libraries are becoming leaders in the practices and practicalities of the Sustainability movement.

Aug 12

May 2024

Sustainability: Suddenly the Action is Local

Ten years ago, we were searching for examples of local-level sustainability efforts. Now they are everywhere.

May 9

February 2024

What We've Learned about 'Florida Man'

Changing our minds about the Sunshine State. Mainly thanks to an innovative local newspaper.

Feb 19

December 2023

And the Winners Are ....

... Examples of innovative mapping tools that are expanding the art of story-telling, and helping communities build better, more sustainable futures.

Dec 13, 2023

October 2023

September 2023

New Season, New Mission, New Website.

Our Towns looks back at ten years of changes across the United States and looks ahead to our new role.

Sep 8, 2023

August 2023

June 2023

Libraries and Book Bans

How libraries are addressing book bans, a newsworthy newsletter.

Jun 27, 2023

May 2023

Washington DC as a Hometown

Everyone hates "DC"—the symbol of political paralysis. Here are some reasons to love and learn from DC—the place where actual people live.

May 2, 2023

March 2023

4 ½ Surprising Local Institutions

How does an urban farm on a college campus promote a community? How does a community foundation transform the well-being of residents? Those are some of…

Mar 17, 2023

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