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Cultural Infrastructure - Link to Google Doc Index
The institutions, spaces, and systems that support creative expression, shared identity, and community cultural participation.
Economics & Resources - Link to the Google Doc Index
Analysis of the forces shaping Hickory’s material future—labor, land, water, industry, and the generational choices that determine who thrives and who’s left behind.
News & Views - Links to Google Doc Index
A running chronicle of Hickory’s evolving story—connecting headlines, community shifts, and strategic insight into a single, readable report.
Socio-Economic & Cultural Intelligence - Link to Google Doc Index
In-depth investigations into the evolving dynamics that define Hickory’s economy, institutions, and civic life—linking data, lived experience, and structural analysis to reveal how communities rise, fracture, or rebuild.
The Big Picture - Link to Google Doc Index
A comprehensive overview of civic, economic, and cultural dynamics—connecting patterns, reflecting on trends, and framing long-term community direction.
The Shrinking Center – Link to Google Doc Index
Displacement of the Middle Class. Stories and analysis revealing the erosion of economic security, trust, and voice for working and middle-class Americans.
