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The small town in the urban fringe: Conflicts in attitudes and values
| Author: |
Patton, Carl V.; Stabler, Kenneth E. |
| Date: |
1979 |
| Periodical: |
Journal of the Community Development Society |
| Abstract: |
In numerous surveys Americans have indicated a preference for the small town as the most desirable place in which to live, and people are now moving to small towns in increasing numbers. Three villages which have experienced population growth in recent years are examined in this article, and attention is focused upon the attitudes of the residents towards growth. In general, the residents would like these towns to remain small, with greater percentages of higher income households and longer-term residents tending to oppose growth. Furthermore, more residents in the town which has experienced the highest rate of growth in the recent past are opposed to further growth. In the town experiencing the least growth, a majority of residents favor pro-growth policies. Since both types of villages will probably continue to grow, they will have to deal with the increasing pressures of growth if they are to maintain their small town environments. |
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