Vibrant communities matter. They attract investments and talent. They encourage entrepreneurs to set up shops. They provide jobs. They have lively downtowns where citizens want to work, live, shop and play. Visitors want to visit them and young people flock to them. Building a Vibrant Communityis a blueprint for helping you get from where you are now to where you want to be.

This book tells the story of how Pensacola, Florida, revitalized itself and shares practical strategies and tactics other communities can use as a blueprint.