Every community wants to become a great place to live and work.

The why is no mystery: We want to create a place our children and grandchildren will want to be.

We also know the what: We need to attract investments, provide good jobs, and create lively downtowns where citizens will want to work, live, shop, and play. What’s usually missing is how.

This new book by Quint Studer teaches the what and the why but mostly the how.

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John Maxwell named Quint Studer a top-four transformational leader. According to Maxwell, “A transformational leader is someone who influences people to think, to speak, and to act in such a way that it makes a positive impact in their lives AND the lives of others.”

Pensacola Florida, a Blueprint for a Vibrant Community

When Pensacola, FL, started its revitalization process, it was struggling economically. Today there is more downtown construction taking place than at any time in modern history, and downtown is well on its way to vibrancy. Small businesses are strong and growing. There’s a deeper focus on education.

Finally, property values are soaring: In the past five years, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) went from an assessed property value of $675 million to $850 million, which equates to 25.9 percent growth.

Here are a few accolades Pensacola has received.

In 2013, Palafox Street was named one of the “Ten Great Streets in America” by the American Planning Association.

Downtown Pensacola was named the 2017 Great Places of Florida People’s Choice Winner, following a poll administered by the American Planning Association of Florida.

In 2018, National Geographic Traveler magazine named Pensacola in a story celebrating urban renewal, great main streets, and smart development policies.

This book shares the lessons learned on this journey and lays out tactics communities can modify for their own needs as they move toward vibrancy. It’s a valuable resource for civic leaders, business owners, and all citizens who have a stake in building a community they can be proud to call home.

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