THE RURBAN FRINGE

An Upside to Rural Brain Drain?

“The rural brain drain is the collective expression of thousands of individuals pursuing their best economic-development strategy,” writes freelance columnist Curtis Seltzer on LandThink.com. 
“When the reasons that brought people to the countryside no longer exist, it will make economic sense for people to leave and force these communities to find a new – and, [...]

Building a Legacy

“Mega-sporting events can transform a city.  Forgotten neighbourhoods get desperately needed makeovers.  Massive clean-up efforts curb smog and pollution.  Transportation upgrades enhance mobility.
[And] for cities and nations that focus on both the immediate and the longer term, they do more than simply host an event, they build a legacy.”
- Jamil Satchu, Emmanuel Hembert, Nicolass du [...]

Small Communities and Immigrants Can Benefit One Another

Immigration is good for small communities, and small towns have much to offer new Canadians … if immigration is part of a community’s long-term economic strategy.
Employers in small communities must also show leadership in using immigration to fill labour shortages, and entire communities must work together to welcome and retain new residents, according to a new report by [...]

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