Chapter 12
Creating a Community That Attracts a Creative Class of Visitors, Residents, and Businesses

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Learn how other communities across the country have attracted visitors by placing a focus on the arts, agriculture, and the natural world.

Place a focus on Art

Colquitt, Georgia - Swamp Gravy is an exultant example of how art, in this case a musical to tell their history and bring diverse fractions of the 2,000 residents together ended up reviving a town and their history commercial center.
Hudson, New York, a town of 5,500 was revived when in 1990 art galleries and antiques shops started opening due to available and affordable rent. The movement revived the historic town with empty storefront and a dwindling population.

Place an focus on Agriculture

Places a focus on Natural Resources

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Serenbe Stories was created to share both the history and the vibrant present-day life of Serenbe. The early seasons explore the founding of Serenbe and the innovative zoning that shaped the greater Chattahoochee Hill Country. In later seasons, you'll hear personal stories from the people who live, work, and play here.

To begin, simply click on the Seasons dropdown menu. From there, select a season to view a list of episode topics and featured interviews. Choose any episode that catches your interest and start listening!

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