Place Matters

Place Matters

Place Matters April 2022 Why what we build, where we build and how we build shows what we value. Cheryl Morgan, one of Your Town Alabama’s founders and longtime supporters, leads a wonderful conversation about Place. She engages our understanding of the places we...
Recreation Trails

Recreation Trails

Recreation Trails March 2022 Recreational trails bring numerous benefits to communities, including economic development. Brian Rushing from The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development shares his expertise on recreational trails and how they can spur...
Recreation Trails

Design Alabama

Design Alabama March 2022 Design Alabama advocates for the collaboration of the design arts and their importance in creating and enhancing places in Alabama. Executive Director Gina Clifford discusses the opportunities and programs provided by Design Alabama and how...
Recreation Trails

Main Street Alabama

Main Street Alabama December 2021 Downtowns are the beating heart of communities. Main Street Alabama is part of a national program supported by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, providing a structured process for towns to revitalize their downtowns. Mary...
Recreation Trails

Sustainable Design

Sustainable Design August 2021 Investing in sustainable design conserves a community’s natural resources and enhances quality of life. Landscape architect and long-time YTA board member Lee Anne McNally shares insights on sustainable design. Lee Anne offers tips and...