Meet the Entrepreneurs Creating an Arts and Culture-Based Economy in Post-Coal Appalachia

April 2017

By: PolicyLink

http://www.policylink.org/equity-in-action/post-coal-appalachia
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Creative Placemaking

This blog post describes community-led creative placemaking and community development efforts in Letcher County, Kentucky. Local businesses focus on creating economic opportunities for residents economically impacted by a declining coal industry. It discusses how local organizations create opportunities to increase community resiliency and support a local economy through monthly block parties, educational opportunities, and arts and culture activities.


Letcher, KY

2010 Population: 24,519

2010 Population Density: 72.56/square mile