The Economic Benefits Of Being A 'Slow City'

A "slow city" can benefit from being unique.

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June 11, 2002, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"A slow city...would preserve its architectural heritage, typical dishes and inherited customs...two years ago, Mr. Saturnini founded the International Network of Slow Cities. Today, five Italian cities belong, and 40 more want to join...Greve finds that individuality sells well. So like much of Tuscany, Greve is thriving selling its uniqueness. Unemployment has been replaced by a labor shortage, and while the young once emigrated for jobs, they are returning."

Thanks to The Practice of New Urbanism

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Monday, June 10, 2002 in The New York Times

Community / Economic Development United States

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