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A wooden pedestrian bridge being built in rural Maine, part of a community revitalization project.
A wooden pedestrian bridge being built in rural Maine, part of a community revitalization project.
A coal-fired power plant in a rural Appalachian setting prepares for retirement, with workers in hard hats reviewing plans against a backdrop of forested mountains—representing the end of coal’s role in rural energy economies.
A restored historic train depot repurposed as a community center, surrounded by visitors exploring a cultural trail and learning about the town’s history.
Zoning map showing rural zoning strategies for guiding compact growth and protecting landscapes