Frank J. Martin Archives - National Civic League

The Civic Virtue of Commitment: Improving Our Cities and Civic Life Starts with Commitment

April 9, 2025

Once we are mentally committed to a community for the long run, everything in the city matters significantly more, whether the quality of the public schools, the beauty of the parks, the effectiveness of public services, the responsiveness of the police and fire departments, and countless other things that have an impact on our daily lives.

“Shop Local” Buries the Lede: Thriving Local Business Districts are Vital to a City’s Home Values

July 15, 2024

Shop Local campaigns often miss a great opportunity to connect the dots for community members and show them how their purchasing choices directly affect their own balance sheets in more ways than one.

Toward the Public Square: Investing in Society with our Presence

April 17, 2024

There are many ways we can, and should, support civil society. Spending time in the public square, and physically staying connected to society by using public spaces, services, and amenities is one of those ways.

The League’s Civic Index: Measuring Your Community’s Capacity to Solve Problems and Thrive

The Civic Virtue of Commitment: Improving Our Cities and Civic Life Starts with Commitment

“Shop Local” Buries the Lede: Thriving Local Business Districts are Vital to a City’s Home Values

Toward the Public Square: Investing in Society with our Presence

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