bike in warm months and room for snowmobiles and other winter users when the season changes. We already have a park on the south edge of town that connects to an old trail that runs north and south. The idea is to bring the routes into town so they point people to our restaurants, shops, and services.” The goal is both practical and symbolic. Trails give residents a car-free option for recreation or errands — and they quite literally connect people to the heart of town.“It’s another way to build connection,” Mayor Bengtson adds. “When people can move easily through town, they participate more in what’s happening.” MANUFACTURING SUCCESS STORY One of Eden Valley’s most compelling growth stories comes from a manufacturer that didn’t just 82 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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