Towns and cities across the country are today’s incubators, driving the modern story of American renewal. From the arts to education, from policy to sustainability, from craft beer to river walks, through public institutions, civic organizations, and citizen power, people are innovating to move their communities, and the country, forward even at a time of national-level political division. The Our Towns Civic Foundation is devoted to connecting the people and telling the stories of this movement. Our reports and features cover a wide range of issues, but we concentrate on innovation at the smaller-town, neighborhood, and regional levels. Our stories have covered community and economic development; environment and sustainability; education; the future of journalism; the future of technology at the local level; rural and regional growth; and more. Join us: *Follow us on Twitter @ourtowns *Follow us on Instagram @ourtownscivfdn *Subscribe to the #OurTownsFlyer: http://eepurl.com/hv1GqX