Can sharing a town's civic story prevent its slow-motion decline?
In short: Documentarian John Paget explores the phenomenon of American towns facing disappearance and how some managed to stage a comeback after eras of demise.
Drawing from his experience filming a town that disappeared, Paget examines the history of US locations that experienced significant decline, such as the closure of Route 66 and the volatile history of Buffalo, New York. He argues that revitalizing these areas depends on the power of sharing a local 'civic story' to spark renewal.
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