The Wilson Building Project

Community

Edward T McMahon - TEDx

Where am I? The power of uniqueness. 
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this talk, McMahon sets forth a compelling argument for the economic, psychological and social value of uniqueness. He explains that, in a global marketplace, well-educated workers, world-class infrastructure and the ability to turn ideas into commercial realities are all critically important to economic success–but the other critical, but often forgotten, element is “community distinctiveness.” “Communities that can’t differentiate themselves,” McMahon observes, “have no competitute advantage.”

Ben Warner at TEDx

New models for civic engagement.
Despite our technological advancements, we live in a time where we are increasingly disconnected from one another. Ben Warner believes that, if you don't like it, you should quit talking about it and change it. Join Ben and learn how your community gets to decide what matters most.

Mark Fenton - Active Living

Build communities that support a healthier, more physically active population, and more sustainable and enjoyable lifestyles. The pathway there, however, is very challenging. Mark Fenton is a public health, planning, and transportation consultant who is trying to help America find its way to more active and more livable cities, towns, and neighborhoods. 

Great American Main Street Awards

Since 1995, the National Main Street Center, Inc. has been awarding the Great American Main Street Award® (GAMSA) to communities exemplyfing the use of the Main Street Approach to revitalization of their traditional downtowns and/or neighborhood business districts.

Montclair, New Jersey

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Rawlins, Wyoming