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Preservation Of Small Town Character In The Town Center Of Rutland, Massachusetts, Karen Good
Preservation Of Small Town Character In The Town Center Of Rutland, Massachusetts, Karen Good
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Throughout the United States many small towns are facing development pressure. Many downtowns are dying or in danger due to competing large commercial developments outside the town center. More economic opportunities and incentives are needed in order to survive. Some communities respond to this pressure, while others simply let it roll over their town. In Rutland, Massachusetts, a small town of approximately 6,200 people, the townspeople are taking a step back to view their town and evaluate their situation before they lose their community character.
A key event that raised town consciousness was the demolition of a Greek Revival house …