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Revitalizing America's towns: Has one unorthodox mayor found a path to success? Details

 

Program: NOW on PBS

Episode: A Town Revitalized?

How to revitalize America's towns? Braddock, Pennsylvania's Mayor John Fetterman -- dubbed "America's Coolest Mayor" by The New York Times -- is taking some unconventional approaches to re-inspiring its residents. Braddock is being revitalized with new youth and art programs, renovations of abandoned real estate, and bold plans to attract artists and green industries.

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Duration: (24:09)
Premiere Date: 04/08/2010
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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