tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post7424413432502516190..comments2023-10-27T03:16:03.213-04:00Comments on Burgh Diaspora: Rust Belt Chic: Captain CleveburghJim Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-42696108428092128062008-11-12T20:30:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:30:00.000-05:00A phenomenon I've noted is the emergence of a city...A phenomenon I've noted is the emergence of a city champion who is from someplace else, usually another Rust Belt locale. I think Rust Belt churn should be encouraged. The migration pathways are already in place.<BR/><BR/>It's good to go someplace else. It is also good to have a steady flow of newcomers. But mega-regional churn can help metro areas get some return on the investment in human capital. Regardless, getting "the stuck" out of Dodge is a good idea.Jim Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-51407858551507458362008-11-12T20:06:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:06:00.000-05:00I've noted that most Rust Belt cities seem to be p...I've noted that most Rust Belt cities seem to be populated with "lifers". When the percentage of people who are from "someplace else" reaches a high enough threshold, the hold of the past starts to weaken. I think one reason places like Denver are able to change and adapt so rapidly is that they have more people who aren't natives.<BR/><BR/>Most Rust Belt cities have not even considered attempting to lure people who have no historic connection there. Until that happens, and there is a critical mass of outside talent, I think it is hard to break out of the prison of the past.The Urbanophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094204641794131438noreply@blogger.com