How to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town | John Paget

This podcast episode explores the significance of civic stories in fostering community resilience, identity, and participation. It presents inspiring examples of communities like Seligman, Arizona, and Tenino, Washington, which overcame challenges through storytelling and community spirit. In contrast, the case of Buffalo, New York, illustrates how misfortunes can shape a city's narrative, but also its resilience and determination to reinvent itself. The speaker emphasizes the role of civic storytellers in preserving and sharing these narratives and encourages listeners to contribute to their community's story.