As much as I would like to take credit for this/these prediction(s), I can't as there are already so many government and business studies that talk about this trend, the whys and the outcomes. What I will point out, in a series of blog entries, are the business opportunities that I believe will be created during, and as an outcome of, this evolution.
The biggest causes of the coming re-urbanization are somewhat obvious:
- Energy Costs
- Water Availability
- Services Availability
- Quality of Life
The whys and the outcomes are a bit less obvious. Then there are the "Wheres"; where should you be in 2020 or 2030 and beyond.
I will relate this evolution to business and economic changes - changes that represent opportunities for some and a demise for others.
The Buy Local campaigns we see and hear about are just the beginning - some think they are just lip service put on by the local chambers - I believe they are beginnings of a change to self sustaining and complete socioeconomic microcosms - wow, that sounds way to technical; let's just call it our Hometown.
And yes, my thoughts and predictions are an opportunity I am betting on. - Buy. Eat. Live. Local. TM
I wish I were in my 20s again.
I very rarely express a political opinion, but
I believe our politicians are tying our hands behind our backs and then
holding us responsible for scratching our bellies and fining us if we
don't... I fear that in our lifetimes we will experience not only what
we saw in Greece, but, as an extreme, what we saw in Egypt. It will not
be one groups, classes, corporations, or parties fault, but what we, as
a people, ignorantly chose and even voted for - thus its what we want.
Then someone will, in their documentation of history, say: "It was the
best of times, it was the worst of times..."..
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| From Wikipedia |
In spite of what we learn, how smart we are, and the wisdom we have - history continues to repeat itself - Read about, (or even READ) A Tale of Two Cities.
The Buy Local campaigns we see and hear about are just the beginning - some think they are just lip service put on by the local chambers - I believe they are beginnings of a change to self sustaining and complete socioeconomic microcosms - wow, that sounds way to technical; let's just call it our Hometown.
