Federal Buildings And Revitilization

A large federal facility can have a dramatic impact on the vitality and livability of a community. Government planners are recognizing this.

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March 29, 2001, 12:00 PM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"In Montpelier, Vermont, a federal building that divides the downtown is remaking itself into a pedestrian-friendly bridge between two downtown neighborhoods. In the process, not only is a barrier disappearing but several decades of community resentment toward the building and the federal government are disappearing as well."

Thanks to Chris Steins

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