tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post115225328295772344..comments2023-10-27T03:16:03.213-04:00Comments on Burgh Diaspora: Second City SuccessJim Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-1153812782861109402006-07-25T03:33:00.000-04:002006-07-25T03:33:00.000-04:00Why do you think older cities, instead of newer on...Why do you think older cities, instead of newer ones, will be involved in the push-pull with sprawl areas? Will older cities have an advantage over younger cities in the migration from sprawl areas to dense urban areas?<BR/><BR/>As the price of transportation increases, I imagine telecommuting will become much more attractive. Densely populated areas could take advantage of subsidized wi-fi hotspots.<BR/><BR/>Business would go where the resources needed are cheapest. People would take over the CBD, turning it into a work/residential space, with the associated services.Jim Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-1153577479288425202006-07-22T10:11:00.000-04:002006-07-22T10:11:00.000-04:00I think that in the future there will be lot more ...I think that in the future there will be lot more push and pull btween older cities and sprawl areas. <BR/><BR/>A lot of recent history is built on major factors that are changing. Sprawl and the growth of it is based largely on the "free highway system" and other "free infrastructure". As America gets a bit more broke the cost of this free stuff will become a larger factor. I don't see gasoline getting cheaper and then one has issues like the aging of America. <BR/><BR/>I think that this will create a counter incentive for people to take a second look at urban areas.<BR/><BR/>One interesting thing that might happen is the emergence of high density, high growth cities that are more like Hong Kong.John Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099009144603936211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-1152568971689640102006-07-10T18:02:00.000-04:002006-07-10T18:02:00.000-04:00Clearly sun isn't the main attraction. Seattle and...Clearly sun isn't the main attraction. Seattle and Portland are doing well, and have done well over the past 20 years. And places such as Alabama and Mississippi are still hurting.<BR/><BR/>I suggest looking at places with particularly bad sprawl problems. The worse the sprawl, the better the opportunity for an entrepreneur.<BR/><BR/>Look where the sprawl is around Pittsburgh. There, the region is doing well.<BR/><BR/>So, factors I think are key for attracting migrants: low zoning thresholds, low taxes, room for new transportation infrastructure, cheap real estate, and volatile local politics.<BR/><BR/>In other words, low barriers to start ups and new ideas.Jim Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-1152308442806358672006-07-07T17:40:00.000-04:002006-07-07T17:40:00.000-04:00Why is it odd? Where would you expect to find thes...Why is it odd? Where would you expect to find these jobs and opportunities?<BR/><BR/>Migration theory is clear on the cirumstances. Economic push-pull factors explain most migration patterns.<BR/><BR/>As industry became less tied to proximity of certain resources, other factors like climate and political gegoraphy come to the fore.Jim Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-1152292531089792202006-07-07T13:15:00.000-04:002006-07-07T13:15:00.000-04:00Climate is definitely a factor, but there are othe...Climate is definitely a factor, but there are other variables. Another consideration is chain migration. A local pioneer makes the move to Florida, and once established, encourages others to move there because of the trusted contact.<BR/><BR/>Real estate prices, schools, and taxes are other important factors. Fundamentally, we are talking about jobs and opportunity. The lure of sunny days is not sufficient to push someone to leave home. In fact, leaving home tends to be a very costly endeavor. I think Pittsburgh adds to that cost, concerning attracting migrants. But we are not going to flip a switch and make the Burgh less parochial.Jim Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.com