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🏙️🌾 Urban vs. Rural: The Great Tug-of-War Liberty Nation's latest article explores the ongoing struggle between urban and rural communities. From political power to resource allocation, this tug-of-war shapes the future of America in profound ways. 🔍 Uncover the dynamics at play and how they impact our society. Dive into the full analysis now! Read the full article here:https://bit.ly/3WxtV6l

Communities need to reinvest in themselves and try to plan for growth. They can't just stay the same for 30 or 40 years because the infrastructure is aging, the population/demographics are changing, the needs of the residents and businesses change, technology and legislation is changing. Trying to stay the same by doing nothing while everything changes around you really just ends up with a community withering away. This short news clip is a good example of a community choosing not to invest in itself and plan for change, so unintended consequences and change are imposed on it, and the community has no control of those consequences because it chose to do nothing. https://lnkd.in/dEUNXEJd

Access #CarolinaAcross100's population profiles for all 100 #NC counties. These profiles highlight areas of challenge, opportunity and resiliency across our state. Discover data from your county and explore the statewide profile using this interactive tool: https://lnkd.in/eiy7HWf5 Also, check out information about each county's educational attainment by visiting myFutureNC's county attainment profile: https://lnkd.in/gbnU_wR4

Check out the latest development & demographic stats in Overland Park!

An analysis of the 25 largest cities in Maricopa County, by the economic numbers. #maricopacounty #phoenix #arizonaeconomy #economy ##maricopacountycities #phoenixsuburbs https://lnkd.in/gEh_52W2

How does a diocese founded 70 years ago respond to dramatic changes in population, income, and school enrollment to best serve its communities in the present day? For the Diocese of Bridgeport, the answer was MissionInsite. MissionInsite's mapping tools and demographic and socioeconomic breakdowns allowed the diocese to make needed changes and plan for future initiatives to best serve the entire diocese. How does your diocese handle strategic planning? Find out more >> https://bit.ly/46ksNUY

Join the discussion to redefine our urban areas beyond simple population counts!

The South has become a hub for growth and is seeing a steady increase in population. Check out this article to learn which Alabama city was named one of the South's best cities on the rise! >> https://lnkd.in/ePYBE6nQ

Data is the most important factor in deciding on the right senior living community. Listen to more of what Alan Fairbanks of Serviam Care Network advises seniors and communities to account for on VERSED. https://lnkd.in/gPvCaTcp

Since 2013, the City of River Falls has partnered with the National Research Center at Polco to conduct the National Community Survey every two years. Over 500 communities across the nation participate in the survey, allowing the City of River Falls to compare its performance with peer cities. According to City of River Falls residents: *90% rated the quality of life in River Falls as "excellent" or "good" *90% rated the overall feeling of safety as "excellent" or "good" *91% recommend living in River Falls Check out the link below for the full report of results! #communitysurvey #qualityoflife #RiverFalls #communityengagement