Stillwater’s booming downtown

One of the very positive things that struck me about Stillwater, Oklahoma was their vibrant downtown. They have obviously spent a great deal of time and effort making sure that their downtown continues as a livable draw. They have over 50 independent entrepreneurs with stores in the downtown area.

Having a strong downtown as a gathering place, like in Stillwater, is becoming more important as people search for a sense of place in where they live. It is not something that you can get at a Wal-Mart or strip mall. It is often a unique place like a downtown. Stillwater is such a place, where a unique sense of place exists.