Downtown Revitalisation and Delta Blues in Clarksdale, Mississippi: Lessons for Small Cities and Towns - Paperback

by John C. Henshall (Author)

Preface.- 1 Introduction.2 Downtown Decline and Revitalisation: National Trends and Clarksdale's Experience.3 Delta Blues and Culture.4 Clarksdale, the Delta and the Economy.5 Businesses in Downtown Clarksdale.6 Clarksdale and Tourism.7 Creative People in Downtown Revitalisation: The Theory.8 Clarksdale's Champions and Creative People: The Reality.9 Planning for Economic Development and Downtown Revitalisation.10 Community Views on Downtown Revitalisation.11 Clarksdale's Experience in Downtown Revitalisation: An Overview.12 Lessons in Downtown Revitalisation for Small Cities and Towns.Appendix: Blues and Cultural-Related Businesses and Features in Clarksdale.

Author Biography

John C. Henshall is an urban economist and city planner who has worked with organisations in industry, government and consulting, both in Australia and abroad. Project experience includes urban and regional economic development and land use planning; retail, commercial and industrial location and development; town centre development; and tourism strategies and projects. He has a keen interest in small town development and the factors that drive their economic revitalisation.