Centerville's Vacancy Turnaround

Centerville, a small town in South Dakota, revitalized its downtown with a smart vacant building ordinance in 2017. The ordinance led to the transformation of 14 empty storefronts into thriving businesses like boutiques, salons, and eateries. The ordinance also resulted in the development of a museum, art gallery, visitor center, loft apartments, and an event hall. Other towns, like Hurley, have followed suit, with mixed results. The ordinance has been praised as a model for revitalizing small towns and has been shared at state meetings.

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