Can a town's shared story prevent it from disappearing forever?
In short: Documentarian John Paget explores how communities facing slow-motion decline can stage a comeback. This video examines how sharing a town's unique civic story can spark local revitalization and reverse the effects of economic demise.
The video explores the phenomenon of American towns experiencing eras of decline, such as those following the closure of Route 66 or the volatile history of Buffalo, New York. Paget argues that a town's ability to revitalize depends on its capacity to leverage its own civic story to foster community engagement and growth.
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