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January 26, 2011
Paula Ellis in Newsday: What makes us love where we live (and why it matters)
Originally published Jan. 20, as an OpEd in Newsday.
What makes 43,000 people from across the United States love where they live?
It’s not what you think.
A good job? A bustling local economy? Access to good health care?
Important, but not vital, a new Gallup survey funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has found.
January 18, 2011
Knight Foundation Soul of the Community videos now with Spanish subtitles
All of the Knight Soul of the Community videos are now available with Spanish subtitles. View the short film explaining resident attachment and the program findings videos for eight of our Knight communities on our new Vimeo album: http://www.vimeo.com/album/1511914.
Our local video for San Jose also received Vietnamese subtitles, and you can view that video here: http://vimeo.com/18917378. Happy viewing!
November 29, 2010
'Money’s Not Everything: Surprise City Poll Results'
By Neal Peirce of Citiwire.net, Nov. 25, 2010:© 2010 Washington Post Writers Group
Could it be? That there’s a smarter way for cities and towns to bolster their local economies and tax bases?
We know the old and familiar way — grant tax subsidies or other special favors to nail down new office or factory prospects. Local tax bases take a hit and all taxpayers end up subsidizing the favored businesses.
Discover the soul of your community
Great schools, affordable health care and safe streets all help create strong communities. But is there something deeper that draws people to a city – that makes them want to put down roots and build a life?
