For millions of city dwelling Americans a backyard is an unknown luxury, a balcony is a rare commodity and lounging in the great outdoors is almost exclusively a public activity. It’s no wonder that parks, particularly in urban centers, are seeing a renaissance in interest and investment.

Much has been made of the current recession experience as a time that rivals only the Great Depression. Already, we live in "The Great Recession." And after a stimulus in 2009 as an answer to the struggling economy, another stimulus is in the works.

The residents of Dubuque, Iowa, have signed onto a unique experiment to revitalize their city though a focus on sustainability. Local historian and museum director Jerry Enzler shares a little bit of the background -- where Dubuque came from -- and how and why this focus on sustainability is important for his city’s future.

Next stop on the Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor City community screening tour: Indianapolis! Director Aaron Woolf comes to the Crossroads of America with an eye toward transit reform.

This month, Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor City makes its way across the country in a community screening initiative spanning more than 30 cities, more than 20 states, and countless up-close encounters with our nation's urban transit and infrastructure systems. Director Aaron Woolf gives us a window into his travels with the film. Today's stop: St. Louis!