Can museums revitalize Main Street? In municipalities around the country, mayors and town councils see new proof that they do. Some point to Florence County, S.C., where a new museum has sparked economic revitalization and renewed civic pride.
Since opening its doors in the 1800, Eastern Market in Detroit has been among the most important stories about how food can be a cornerstone of urban revitalization. The market place has provided the Detroit residents with fresh and nutritious food produced locally throughout Southeastern Michigan.