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Vol. 3 - A Tale of Two Neighborhoods, Part 2: Bronzeville
arts, culture Henry Wishcamper arts, culture Henry Wishcamper

Vol. 3 - A Tale of Two Neighborhoods, Part 2: Bronzeville

A Tale of Two Neighborhoods, Part 2: Bronzeville


This is the second of two blog posts examining the economic and cultural impact of arts investment on two essential Chicago communities. The first post focused on Mayor Richard M. Daley’s strategic investment in cultural infrastructure in The Loop as a response to the rapid decline of the city’s manufacturing sector and its shift toward catalyzing the growth of the service economy.

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Vol. 1 - Envisioning Chicago’s Future!
arts, culture Henry Wishcamper arts, culture Henry Wishcamper

Vol. 1 - Envisioning Chicago’s Future!

The Building Blocks Column | Volume 1
Discover how Chicago's vibrant arts, culture, and heritage serve as powerful catalysts for equitable economic and community development. From the past to the present, and looking toward the future, Building Blocks explores the transformative potential of investing in cultural legacy. Dive into Bustling Spaces’ insights on the role of art in revitalizing historically disinvested neighborhoods.

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Welcome to Wrexham!
Henry Wishcamper Henry Wishcamper

Welcome to Wrexham!

In 2019, the prospects for Wrexham FC were bleak. The oldest soccer club in Wales had floundered for 15 years in the National League, the lowest level of British professional football. Wrexham, a city of 45,000 people, was once an industrial and coal mining center, but it had yet to recover from the loss of its primary source of employment when the last of the coal mines closed in the 1980s.

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