Did the pandemic bring new features to counter-urbanisation? Evidence from Estonia

Tammaru, Tiit; Kliimask, Jaak; Kalm, Kadi; Zālīte, Jānis

doi:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2022.12.012

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“…Additional attention must be paid to internet connection quality given digital services and telecommuting are a new lifestyle in the emerging knowledge economy (Tammaru et al, 2023). Bosworth, Whalley, Fuzi, Merrell, Chapman, and Russell (2023) highlight the Smart Countryside concept, with an environment that support digital, knowledge-based and creative entrepreneurship.…”

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“…Young return migrants (Apsite-Berina et al, 2019), high-income groups and displaced low-income groups (Sheppard & Pemberton, 2023) often relocate to rural areas. The tendency to migrate to rural areas was observed at the regional level during the COVID-19 pandemic in particular (Tammaru et al, 2023). As Tammaru, Kliimask, Kalm, and Zālīte (2023) demonstrate families with children, highincome groups and retired people moved to rural areas to avoid densely populated places.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, López-Penabad, Iglesias-Casal and Rey-Ares (2022) indicate that female migration and work in the hospitality sector stimulate sustainable development. In terms of regional development, one study expresses hope that emerging tendencies towards migration to rural areas that began during the pandemic will improve depopulation trends (Tammaru et al, 2023). Studies also link migration in rural areas with economic cycles (Tammaru et al, 2023), indicating the significance of attractiveness of rural places for living and working and the significance of overall economic circumstances.…”

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Human Capital at the Regional Level: Population Forecast Insights into Latvia from a Long-Term Perspective

Homutiņins,

Šipilova,

Aleksejeva

2024

Acad. J. Interdiscip. Stud.

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To remain prosperous and competitive, modern regions must meet the challenge of becoming smart and sustainable, and human capital has a key role in this context. Depopulation increases risks of human capital availability and emigration is a primary reason. Regions that are experiencing a decreased population must develop strategic sustainable regional development policies that consider scientifically based population forecasts. The youth population characterises regional potential for long-term human capital availability. First, children represent a region’s future employees and entrepreneurs. Second, children require availability of educational services at regional level, which promotes regional vitality. Third, the youth population indirectly demonstrates a region’s socio-economic attractiveness for living and working. This study employs the system dynamic method to forecast different population change scenarios at the regional level in Latvia. The results reveal a declining, long-term population tendency for working age and youth populations in Latvian regions. Overall, Latvian regions will remain extremely homogeneous in the long term, with minor differences in the short term. In conclusion, despite regional disparities in terms of quality of life with some leading examples, all regions will experience high emigration loss. Regional social, economic and environmental characteristics demonstrate a need to assess population change trends in a complex manner. This study provides data for understanding short- and long-term perspectives that must be addressed through sustainable regional development policies. Received: 27 October 2023 / Accepted: 24 March 2024 / Published: 5 May 2024

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Human Capital at the Regional Level: Population Forecast Insights into Latvia from a Long-Term Perspective

Homutiņins,

Šipilova,

Aleksejeva

2024

Acad. J. Interdiscip. Stud.

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“…Related studies have found that residents of towns are generally happier than those who live in cities [6]. During the COVID-19 epidemic, the characteristics of reverse urbanization of migration to non-metropolitan towns and rural areas was shown [7,8]. Evidence shows that exposure to the natural environment in towns improves mental and Land 2024, 13, 291 2 of 21 physical health [9].…”

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Exploring the Built Environment Factors Influencing Town Image Using Social Media Data and Deep Learning Methods

Xu,

Zeng,

Liu

et al. 2024

Land

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The representational image of the city has attracted people’s long-term attention. Nevertheless, the mechanism of interaction between the image and the built environment (BE) and image studies at the town scale have not been fully explored. In this study, we collected multi-source data from 26 characteristic towns in Tianjin, China. We explored a deep learning approach to recognize social media data, which led to the development of quantifiable town uniqueness image (UI) variables. We studied the influence of the BE on the town UI and the moderating effects of positive emotions on the relationship between the two. The results showed that positive emotions had significantly positive moderating effects on the water system ratio’s effect on UI, but weakened sidewalk density and tourist attraction density. They also inhibited the negative effects of road connectivity but could strengthen the negative effects of the sky view factor and points of interest (POI) mix. The moderating effects on other variables are relatively mediocre. This study helps to reveal the inner mechanism of BE and town image. It is conducive to accurately coordinating the relationship between planning policies and design strategies, optimizing resource allocation, and promoting sustainable town development.

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“…The global phenomenon of counterurbanization, characterized by a migration trend from urban to rural areas, presents varied implications across different geographical contexts. This shift, often a response to urban challenges such as congestion and pollution, reflects changing lifestyle preferences and societal values (Berry 1980;Tammaru et al 2023;Herrero-Jáuregui and Concepción 2023). In Western countries, factors driving counterurbanization include improved quality of life, access to nature, and cost-effective living (Halfacree 2009).…”

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Perception and Relocation Intentions of Japanese Youth towards Rural Areas: A Case Study of Visitors in Hanyu-shi, Saitama Prefecture

Mao,

He,

Danniswari

et al. 2024

Social Sciences

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As a highly urbanized country, Japan is facing the phenomenon of a continuous migration of young people from rural areas to cities, leading to an aging and decreasing population in rural communities. Influenced by the pandemic, people began to reconsider the issue of population concentration in large cities, causing urban residents to become interested in returning to rural areas. The focus of this study is on the perceptions and relocation intentions of Japanese youth towards rural areas, particularly in Hanyu-shi, Saitama Prefecture. Through semi-structured interviews with 26 urban university students who live in urban areas, this study explores the factors that attract or hinder them from having rural lives. The survey results show that childhood experiences and current lifestyle preferences have influenced their views on rural areas. The main hindering factors include backwards infrastructure, communication difficulties, and limited job prospects. This study reveals a significant cognitive gap in urban youth’s attitudes towards rural life in Japan. The study emphasizes the need to eliminate these hindrances and enhance the attractiveness of rural areas to promote reverse urban migration. This study provides important insights for policymakers and urban planners, highlighting the necessity of formulating development strategies that meet the needs of urban youth residents, which is crucial for the sustainable revitalization of rural Japan.

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Did the pandemic bring new features to counter-urbanisation? Evidence from Estonia

Cited by 20 publications

References 39 publications

Human Capital at the Regional Level: Population Forecast Insights into Latvia from a Long-Term Perspective

Human Capital at the Regional Level: Population Forecast Insights into Latvia from a Long-Term Perspective

Exploring the Built Environment Factors Influencing Town Image Using Social Media Data and Deep Learning Methods

Perception and Relocation Intentions of Japanese Youth towards Rural Areas: A Case Study of Visitors in Hanyu-shi, Saitama Prefecture

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