“I tell people the shopping center is where
people go to shop. Downtown is the place
where people want to hang out and socialize.”
Michelle Bollhoefer, City Manager of Winter Garden, Florida
Way to Grow
Four small towns lead the way to growth in North Carolina. All have pumped up their populations by more than 25 percent in the past 10 years—one has almost doubled in size—and all pin their growth on quality of life. The communities boast good school systems, and low tax rates to boot—a winning combination.
Centennial Town Growing Strong
Winter Garden, Florida celebrated its 100th birthday a few years back, but this old gal is growing strong. The town boasted an impressive 141 percent growth rate over the last 10 years, and residents say the key to growing forward is looking to the past. Read to see how the town welcomes newcomers by making them feel like they never left home.
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