Why “Rural Urbanism” is Not an Oxymoron
“To me, the principles of urbanism speak of the community, the sustainability of growing one’s own food and even one’s own fiber for clothing.” – Guest post by Kristen Jeffers, TheBlackUrbanist.com
Gas Hikes & the Future of Micropolitan Business
Rising gasoline prices highlight the evolving economic opportunity & connections between micropolitans + indie business + permaculture… a way forward!
Welcome, “Story” and “Small Biz Survival” Listeners
Honored to be broadcast on two radio programs today—”The Story” with Dick Gordon on American Public Radio, & “Small Biz Survival” podcast with Becky McCray. Hear about the hard realities starting a business and why I’m convinced micropolitans+indie biz is the way forward!
The Hillville and Appalachia’s Micropolitan Opportunity
A selection of Appalachia’s advantages if entrepreneurs chose to rebuild the micropolitans.
Book
Urban Escapee: How to Ditch the Commute, Build a Business, and Revitalize Main Street will be published in 2012.
