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From Stopping Point to Destination

Andi Bourne

January 12, 2018 |

Seeley Swan Pathfinder |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Challis, Idaho

Challis, Idaho is a small town, where mining and ranching are the main economies - but with employment and revenue down, the town is turning to recreation to bolster the economy. A collaboration between the Great Basin Institute, the Challis Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation founded the Lombard Trail, a trail meant for recreation and ATV use that is bringing money into Challis.

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The ‘scenery economy' reinvigorates a Montana town

Eric Dietrich

January 10, 2018 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philipsburg, Montana

While many rural towns have struggled to retain residents and jobs, Philipsburg, Montana has enjoyed a newly bustling downtown because of tourism brought to the town by businesses with long-term advertising and renewal investments. Although the economic benefits are clear, residents worry that permanent families still aren't moving in.

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In Thailand, kickboxing is becoming more popular with women. Chiang Mai is at the leading edge.

Arthur Nazaryan

December 01, 2017 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Thailand, Chiang Mai

Changing the culture around kickboxing in Thailand creates more opportunities for female fighters. Although cultural traditions still bar female fighters from events at official stadiums, the culture of kickboxing is changing in Chiang Mai. Local gyms and city stadiums interested in attracting more tourism have banned the practice of gambling on fights and have worked to make the national Muay Thai association more inclusive to women. Today, the city is a hot spot for female fighters in Thailand who are interested in pursuing careers in contact sports.

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Brewery helps breathe life into downtown Truth or Consequences

Heath Haussaman

October 16, 2017 |

NMPolitics.net |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Truth or Consequences is a town facing many growth barriers such as an aging population and low average income. Entrepreneurs are seeing an opportunity to develop businesses in this town which is helping to revolutionize the town and bring more people in.

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Where in the West young people are moving

Leah Todd Lin

October 16, 2017 |

High Country News |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Rural counties across the West are grappling with how to entice more young people to remain local, but a few counties demonstrate what it takes to succeed. By focusing on niche tourism industries, education, and housing, counties in Washington, Idaho, Colorado, and Utah are paving the way to bring families and young people back to the West.

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Atlantic City's Tourism District Has A Needle Problem. It Can Be Fixed.

Elinor Comlay

September 27, 2017 |

Route 40 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlantic City, New Jersey

A needle exchange in Atlantic city has resulted in used needles visibly strewn around the surrounding area, which is also a popular area with tourists. The government as well as locals aren't happy with the the needle hazard which has resulted in solutions such as a program to incentivize users to return needles, drop boxes around the city for needles, and moving the needle exchanges outside the tourist area.

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How Tampa Turned a Dead Zone Into a Downtown

Richard Danielson

June 15, 2017 |

Politico |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tampa, Florida

Tampa's downtown used to be an industrial wasteland. After six mayors, 40 years, and half a billion dollars of investment later, the city's downtown is thriving. That's just the tip of the iceberg, as Strategic Property Partners is investing $3 billion in development in the next ten years for hotels, offices, and apartments. The University of South Florida is also working with developers as an anchor institution to support more growth.

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This Floating Hotel Fights Chronic Unemployment in London

Halima Ali

May 30, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London

The Good Hotel floats on a platform off the dock in London and provides the long-term unemployed with job training and jobs in the hotel industry. Located in an area that is low-income, poor housing, and a largely uneducated population, the Good Hotel makes the possibility of finding a fulfilling job and training within reach. The Good Hotel also takes on the responsibility of helping its trainees find employment so they can stay in the industry and keep their hospitality skills vital.

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Guatemalan deportees get fresh start as volcano guides

Martha Pskowski

May 12, 2017 |

Al Jazeera |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Guatemala, San Jose Calderas, Chimaltenango

The United States deported more than 100 people to the farming village of San Jose Calderas in 2008. Money lenders and gang members quickly descended on the deportees, demanding payments and taking property. Some deportees and their families are now working as tourist guides on the nearby Acatenango volcano, carving out a new way of making a living.

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How do you solve half a century of bloodshed in Colombia?

Lucy Lamble Kary Stewart

April 27, 2017 |

The Guardian |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Colombia

Local civil society groups are at the forefront of rebuilding Colombia. With decades of armed conflict officially ended, efforts to support a lasting peace focus on inequality and land issues and work to advance sustainable rural development.

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