The Sidewalk Ballet Field Guide

The Sidewalk Ballet Field Guide is a growing collection of people, organizations, projects, books, ideas and ongoing conversations about cities and the people who shape them. It grows out of the podcast, but extends well beyond it—connecting the people doing the work, the places where it’s happening, and the ideas, experiments and resources worth carrying forward. Think of it as part reference library, part trail of breadcrumbs: a way to follow the conversation wherever it leads.

Explore by type, browse alphabetically or by date, or search for something specific. Follow the tags to discover connections—or explore the map to see where the people, projects and ideas in the Field Guide take us.

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Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs works to ensure Downtown Colorado Springs remains the economic, civic, and cultural heart of the region. Through economic development, placemaking, advocacy, events, public-space improvements, and support for local businesses, the organization brings together public and private partners to strengthen a vibrant and welcoming downtown.

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Molly Alexander

Molly Alexander is a downtown revitalization and economic development leader with more than three decades of experience across the public and private sectors. Through Imagine The Possibilities Consulting and her own retail businesses, she works with communities on retail, redevelopment, and downtown strategy.

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