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==Clinton Presidential Center & Downtown Little Rock Memory Project==
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====About Little Rock Renaissance====
  
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On November 18th, 2004, Little Rock capped a seven-year effort to bring to Clinton Presidential Center to Little Rock with the largest celebration ever hosted in the state of Arkansas. There were 40,000 invited guests, a performance by Bono and The Edge, and a gigantic fireworks display over six bridges spanning the Arkansas River. Foreign dignitaries, politicians, and celebrities came for the Library dedication ceremony, and all living United States presidents, but one, were in attendance.
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Little Rock Renaissance is a wiki that documents economic, social, and historic revitalization efforts in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the surrounding area (including Conway, Lonoke, Faulkner, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline counties).
  
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The Clinton Library opening brought in an additional investment of $1 billion into the historic River Market and Argenta districts, as well as vast throngs of visitors from around the world. Citizens, business leaders, and government officials have worked tirelessly to restore the luster of our downtowns on both sides of the river, adding beautiful streetscapes, waterfront attractions, urban lifestyle choices, and safe living spaces.
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Where to start exercising your curiosity? We recommend the pages on the [[Clinton Presidential Center]], the [[Little Rock River Market]], and the [[Argenta Historic District]]. Then surf over to pages on specific attractions like the [[Arkansas Arts Center]], [[Historic Arkansas Museum]], or [[Little Rock Zoo]]. Attend [[Riverfest]] or the [[Arkansas Literary Festival]], watch the [[Arkansas Travelers]] play ball, or see the [[Inland Maritime Museum]].  
  
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But how exactly did this library come to Little Rock? Who contributed to the downtown revitalization effort, and what challenges did they face? How have these changes contributed to the economic well-being of Central Arkansas generally? In January 2006 students in the [http://honors.uca.edu Honors College] at the University of Central Arkansas began a project to find out. This experimental wiki democratizes our heritage by preserving and reflecting on the memories of the people who made it happen, as well as important places, events, and signposts along the way.
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====Providing Assistance to Little Rock Renaissance====
  
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'''Little Rock Renaissance needs your help''' in developing this electronic textbook ("e-text"). We want you to make ''public knowledge'' by making ''knowledge public''. Sharing on the wiki is easy. The only thing you need to do is create a [http://honors.uca.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup login]. We’ll approve you as an [http://honors.uca.edu/wiki/index.php/Help:Contents editor]. Consider using your real name as a username; we want to credit your contributions on the front page, and we want you to see the pictures. Or simply browse through the wiki and be amazed at what you didn't know about the rebirth of the Little Rock metro area.
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Little Rock Renaissance needs your expertise in developing this electronic textbook ("e-text"). We want you to make ''public knowledge'' by making ''knowledge public''. Anonymous contributions, however, are not accepted. Contact '''pfrana@uca.edu''' for specific information about joining the project.
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Wikipedia policy as applied to biographies of living persons is strictly enforced on this site. For further information consult [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons this page] and [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Resolution:Biographies_of_living_people this resolution]. Quoting from the WikiMedia Foundation resolution, "Material about living persons must be sourced very carefully. Without reliable third-party sources, it may include original research and unverifiable statements, and could lead to libel claims."
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====Further Reading====
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Read more about the development of this wiki in the [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_10/ai_n45180315/ Fall-Winter 2009 issue] of ''Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council''. Let's get connected to our community and heritage in this collaborative enterprise!

Latest revision as of 22:15, 6 February 2010

About Little Rock Renaissance

Little Rock Renaissance is a wiki that documents economic, social, and historic revitalization efforts in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the surrounding area (including Conway, Lonoke, Faulkner, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline counties).

Where to start exercising your curiosity? We recommend the pages on the Clinton Presidential Center, the Little Rock River Market, and the Argenta Historic District. Then surf over to pages on specific attractions like the Arkansas Arts Center, Historic Arkansas Museum, or Little Rock Zoo. Attend Riverfest or the Arkansas Literary Festival, watch the Arkansas Travelers play ball, or see the Inland Maritime Museum.

Providing Assistance to Little Rock Renaissance

Little Rock Renaissance needs your expertise in developing this electronic textbook ("e-text"). We want you to make public knowledge by making knowledge public. Anonymous contributions, however, are not accepted. Contact pfrana@uca.edu for specific information about joining the project.

Wikipedia policy as applied to biographies of living persons is strictly enforced on this site. For further information consult this page and this resolution. Quoting from the WikiMedia Foundation resolution, "Material about living persons must be sourced very carefully. Without reliable third-party sources, it may include original research and unverifiable statements, and could lead to libel claims."

Further Reading

Read more about the development of this wiki in the Fall-Winter 2009 issue of Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. Let's get connected to our community and heritage in this collaborative enterprise!

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