Cartoon by Thomastoons

The recession has identified an interesting fact towards developing a long term vibrant economy.  Areas of the lowest unemployment tend to be of an older population 65 and above.  Communities with a heavier weight of an older population have had a tendency to limit and oppose development.

It just might be the effective means to promote reasonable growth. Effective growth meaning smart growth that balances a percent of economic growth through the balancing of servicing various populations.

Effective Growth needs to consider a Risk Index which measures the current dependency of a community on industry types and population groups.  Thus providing direction to smart growth that creates balance.

Retirement communities and nonprofits are some of those elements to an effective  growth balance.

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