Downtown revitalisation and delta blues in Clarksdale, Mississippi: lessons for small cities and towns

The town of Clarksdale, Mississippi, has been revitalised thanks to its intimate association with blues music and the culture that flows through the Mississippi Delta.

John Henshall highlights underlying trends in downtown decline and revitalisation in cities and towns in America, together with commentary of his own experience at home in Australia.

Clarksdale's example is highlighted, and key lessons are provided for other small cities and towns.