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The Next Frontier: Creative Approaches to Small-Town Economic Development

The Next Frontier: Creative Approaches to Small-Town Economic Development

Innovation isn’t just for tech campuses or megacities. In 2025, small towns are leading some of the most creative economic development strategies in t...
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Industrial Districts Reimagined: Empowering Communities While Preserving Values

Industrial Districts Reimagined: Empowering Communities While Preserving Values

Welcome back to our Built for Tomorrow series, where we explore how small and mid-size communities can grow smart, without losing what makes them dist...
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Heritage Meets Opportunity: The Art of Small-Town Economic Growth

Heritage Meets Opportunity: The Art of Small-Town Economic Growth

Small-town life is woven from threads of history, culture, and community—a fabric that defines its identity. But when economic opportunity knocks, how...
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The Race to Scale Data Centers

The Race to Scale Data Centers

The Race to Scale Data Centers — And How SAFEbuilt Helps Build the Future
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What To Do With That Empty Municipal Building: A Guide for Rural Communities

What To Do With That Empty Municipal Building: A Guide for Rural Communities

That empty municipal building sitting at the heart of your community tells a story. Maybe it's a former courthouse that served your town for generatio...
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4 Ways Electronic Plan Review (EPR) Helps Your Community

4 Ways Electronic Plan Review (EPR) Helps Your Community

Oh, the dreaded building plan review backlog, an issue many municipalities across the country are all too familiar with: construction booms bring floo...
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Setting the Record Straight on Government Outsourcing

Setting the Record Straight on Government Outsourcing

For many government officials and the communities they serve, the word “outsourcing” is often misunderstood. After all, when you have the right talent...
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