Community Attachment Linked to Economic Growth

Communities that are well-loved by their residents are more likely to experience strong economic growth and long-term prosperity , according to a new Gallup and Knight Foundation study noted by C2ER. Researchers have hypothesized that the relationship is causal, since community attachment can drive residents to make long-term, local investments and pursue other activities that bolster economic growth, such as entrepreneurship. Three qualities emerged in the study as the most important in increasing community attachment: social offerings, openness and beauty. Read the report ...