June 25th, Joplin Globe
With the tornado that demolished a third of the community now more than a month in the past, Joplin must look to the future.
The way the city rebuilds today will affect not only current residents but residents for generations to come. Joplin will never be the same. There will be families who decide not to rebuild and businesses that never reopen, but with vision and sound city planning Joplin can lay the foundation for a vibrant future. This effort should be facilitated by trained city planners, but it should ultimately be led by residents, civic groups and business owners.
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