The City that Refused to Stay Dying
A once thriving urban area that has been left behind by the perils of time and rust. It’s a story that has played out in many U.S. cities during the latter years of the 20th century. Neighborhoods, businesses, and a way of life that once brought so much hope and optimism to so many, left to ruin. Chances are, you can relate to this, I know I can. I see and think about it everyday in my city!
“In the 1940s and ’50s, South Bend was the site of the American promise. Downtown bustled with department stores and lunch counters, neighborhood business districts hummed with local shops, and block after block of modest single-family homes filled with workers walking to and from shifts”-Asia Mieleszko, Strong Towns.
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South Bend, Indiana is one of NEVO’s favorite cities, and we’re committed to helping it build a stronger, more resilient future. Join us for the South Bend Ecosystem Excursion on March 27–28 to meet local leaders, explore community-driven projects, and learn practical strategies for neighborhood revitalization. For details and tickets, click here.
Our industrious past barely hangs on…
Do you ever walk, bike, or drive past abandoned buildings and find yourself wondering what role they once played in the neighborhood, the city, or even the wider world?
Photo- Luke Tarquin
