City of Williamsburg

What Makes a City Great?

We live in a town that has stood the test of time; it is still here and people still want to call it home. What does it take to make a city or town great? This is another excerpt from Dr. Douglas Rae.

Q: How did cities thrive in the past and what will make cities great in the future?

A: A sense that the people are moored to the place through homeownership and the establishment of longstanding personal and social connections, the restoration of a vibrant cultural life downtown, leadership that effectively mobilizes government and involves organizations of governance, and regional integration that makes the City a major player in the life of a greater swath of the local population.

Question: What will it take to keep Williamsburg vibrant and attractive as a place to live and work? Please post any comments here.

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Friday, July 23, 2004 | Posted by Joe Hertzler

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