Episode
How to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town | John Paget
17:19
Published: Thu Mar 23 2023
Description
"My very first film was about a town that disappeared," says documentarian John Paget. It was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with cities and towns across the US that experienced slow-motion declines -- but managed to stage a comeback after an era of demise. From the closure of the iconic Route 66 to the roller-coaster history of Buffalo, New York, Paget reveals the power of sharing your town's "civic story" to spark local revitalization.
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Join the host as he delves into topics and ideas from the world of sports that reveal deeper, universal insights.
00:00 - 02:20 (02:20)
Summary
Join the host as he delves into topics and ideas from the world of sports that reveal deeper, universal insights.
EpisodeHow to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town | John Paget
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Communities that are successful in revitalizing after an era of demise are places where people know their story, giving the town a unique and physical connection to their history.
02:20 - 10:26 (08:05)
Summary
Communities that are successful in revitalizing after an era of demise are places where people know their story, giving the town a unique and physical connection to their history. With the COVID-19 lockdown turning every city into a temporary ghost town, the economic devastation has put the emergence of some communities into question.
EpisodeHow to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town | John Paget
PodcastTED Talks Daily
A filmmaker captures the story of Buffalo's urban design and historic neighborhoods, and how the current generation is committed to restoring and fixing it, making their own luck and embracing the city's destiny.
10:26 - 16:22 (05:56)
Summary
A filmmaker captures the story of Buffalo's urban design and historic neighborhoods, and how the current generation is committed to restoring and fixing it, making their own luck and embracing the city's destiny.
EpisodeHow to keep your hometown from becoming a ghost town | John Paget
PodcastTED Talks Daily
This TED Radio Hour from NPR explores the intricate link between mental, physical, and spiritual health, with a focus on major breakthroughs in integrating the whole mind, understanding consent, and amplifying one's energy.
16:22 - 17:09 (00:46)
Summary
This TED Radio Hour from NPR explores the intricate link between mental, physical, and spiritual health, with a focus on major breakthroughs in integrating the whole mind, understanding consent, and amplifying one's energy.