Measuring and monitoring change with a community life cycle model
1994
Darling, D.L. | Rahman, M.H. | Pillarisetti, J.R.
Rural communities can go through a complete life cycle, from birth to death, unlike the large urban cities which continue to exist despite retrenchment and decline. This paper presents a conceptual model of the life cycle of a rural community measured by economic activity. Twenty-one indicators of change are next presented as well as their direction of movement at different transition points over the life cycle. A select set of communities in Kansas is presented to illustrate the uses of the conceptual model and indicators. Finally, a discussion of strategic planning and eight key resources for revitalization are included in this article. The content is based on the ideas, experience and writings of community developers working in rural Kansas.
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