Introduction: positive proximity -- Spaces. Beacon, New York: the power of created spaces ; Moab, Utah: natural space ; Wilmington, Delaware: waterfronts -- Identity building. Phoenixville, Pennsylvania: history ; Carrboro, North Carolina: culture ; Finger lakes, New York: food -- Translation. Middletown, Connecticut: partnerships ; Gainesville, Florida: conscious bridgers ; Bringing positive proximity to your town.