One Mile Radius: Building Community From The Core

by Mark Deutschmann

It takes a village to build community. This is true no matter where you live. In One-Mile Radius, Mark Deutschmann shares how he and others shaped the development of Nashville, Tennessee, making it one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in the Southeast. Learn how Mark and his team activated and stimulated the evolution of neighborhoods to create a strong urban core that has reverberated outward to benefit everyone. A community builder and founder of Village Real Estate Services, Mark knows the impact of concentrating revitalization work in core communities. He helped revitalize Nashville’s Hillsboro Village, Germantown, and 12South neighborhoods, and he leveraged partnerships to generate a tangible difference for local nonprofits.
Follow along with Mark’s journey, and learn how you too can create a positive impact in your community, no matter where you are!

288 pages, Hardcover

Published September 26, 2017

Reviews

[Mike Rowlands · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part autobiography and part guide to community building, this is a worthwhile read, filled with insights into the (re)making of one of America’s most livable cities and the life and philosophy of its author, real estate maven and developer Mark Deutschmann.

I’ve known Mark for a few years, as we both sit on the Board of Directors of Hollyhock. I appreciate his friendly demeanour, commitment to family, and entrepreneurial example. But mostly, I appreciate his calm, consistent, and thoughtful cadence—an asset I’m sure has helped in the extraordinary work he’s done in Nashville.

Would that all developers were as dedicated to creating communities where people, community and environment can thrive! There are many lessons packed into One Mike Radius—and the quick, light read makes it accessible to anyone who is keen to make their own village better.