Title

Case Studies in Community Vitality and Downtown Revitalization: A Focus on Maine’s Employment and Service Hubs

Author

Matthew Klebes, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Elizabeth McLean, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Kathy Lynn Tombarelli, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service

Date of Award

Spring 2010

Document Type

Capstone

Degree Name

Master of Public Policy and Management (PPM)

Department

Public Policy and Management

Keywords

Revitalization, Public Places, Muskie School of Public Service

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to consider the efforts made by municipalities to revitalize their downtowns and improve community livability. Our primary focus will be on Maine municipalities, but we will include two case studies outside of Maine to provide a comparison.
We are also including communities in both northern and southern Maine, as well as both coastal and inland communities. By using this approach, we can identify common indicators of success, independent of geographic location.

Recommended Citation

Klebes, Matthew; McLean, Elizabeth; and Tombarelli, Kathy Lynn, "Case Studies in Community Vitality and Downtown Revitalization: A Focus on Maine’s Employment and Service Hubs" (2010). Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations. 59.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/muskie_capstones/59