Nonmetropolitan Geography: Migration, Sense of Place, and the American West

Rudzitis, Gundars

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“…Rudzitis and Johansen 1989;Rudzitis 1993Rudzitis , 1999Shumway and Davis 1996;Nelson 1997;Cromartie and Wardwell 1999;Judson et al 1999;Beyers and Nelson 2000;Shumway and Otterstrom 2001;Smutny 2002;Otterstrom and Shumway 2003;Vias and Carruthers 2005). Since much of the amenity migration and related exurban and suburban development around the world is arguably ''American-style'' (Leichenko and Solecki 2005, see also McCarthy 2008 for a lengthy consideration of this phenomenon, resulting in what he refers to as the ''global rural''), lessons from the US may be relevant in other geographic contexts.…”

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Amenity migration: diverse conceptualizations of drivers, socioeconomic dimensions, and emerging challenges

2009

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Rural communities throughout the postindustrial world are in the midst of a significant transition, sometimes referred to as rural restructuring, as traditional land uses, economic activities, and social arrangements transition to those associated with ''post-productivist'' or ''multifunctional'' landscapes. Amenity migration, the movement of people based on the draw of natural and/or cultural amenities, can be thought of as both driver and implication of this transition, resulting in significant changes in the ownership, use, and governance of rural lands, as well as in the composition and socioeconomic dynamics of rural communities. In concert with other social, economic and political processes, amenity migration is contributing to the fundamental transformation of rural communities throughout the world. This paper presents a review of the social science literature related to the concept of amenity migration, focusing on the ways in which it has been conceptualized, theorized, and documented by different communities of scholars. We then profile and summarize diverse perspectives on drivers and socioeconomic impacts, highlighting emerging challenges and opportunities related to this type of migration occurring at multiple scales and in multiple sites. The paper also identifies and discusses particular areas where further research is needed.

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Amenity migration: diverse conceptualizations of drivers, socioeconomic dimensions, and emerging challenges

2009

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“…Many of its areas have experienced substantial changes in resource use patterns and in the management of resources on public lands. Considerable population growth involving year-round and seasonal residents has occurred as the region has attracted increasing numbers of new residents who rate environmental quality, scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and pace of life as primary reasons for moving there (Cromartie 1998;Johnson and Fuguitt 2000;Matarrita, 2005;McGranahan 1999;Rudzitis 1999;Williams 2006).…”

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“…At the same time, population growth and change can also place new demands and strains on informal social structures as well as public institutions and formal organizations. Sometimes the values and morals of long-established rural residents clash with those of newcomers ( Johnson 2003;Rudzitis 1999;Salamon 2003;Smith and Krannich 2000), contributing to strains that reduce the potential for civic engagement and limit capacity for collective action in the pursuit of common interests (Wilkinson 1991). In short, the structure of rural economies and associated social and demographic patterns are not without consequence for the functioning of rural communities and the well-being of rural people.…”

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“…These shifts have been significant enough to have led to a purported transformation from an ''Old West'' to what has been coined the ''New West'' (Bennett and Mcbeth 1998;Nash 1993;Riebsame, Robb, and Gosnell 1997;Rudzitis 1993;Shumway and Otterstrom 2001). Included in Old West images are ranchers, horses, and dusty cattle drives.…”

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“…Quality of life factors appear to dominate migration decisions, particularly in recent years (Beyers and Nelson 2000;Cromartie 1998;Jones et al 2003;Rudzitis 1999;Williams and Jobes 1990). During the 1990s, nonmetropolitan counties rich in natural amenities and recreation resources experienced substantially higher rates of in-migration and population growth then either metropolitan counties or other nonmetropolitan counties across the United States ( Johnson and Beale 2002;McGranahan 1999).…”

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Social Landscapes of the Inter‐Mountain West: A Comparison of ‘Old West’ and ‘New West’ Communities*

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Rural communities have experienced dramatic demographic, social, and economic transformations over the past 30 years. Historically characterized by close links between natural resources and social, cultural, and economic structures, few of today's rural communities remain heavily dependent upon traditional extractive industries like ranching, forestry, and mining. New forms of development linked to natural and cultural amenities, including tourism and recreation, have evolved to sustain the link between community and resources. The Inter-Mountain West region offers an excellent example of this distinction. Many of the region's rural communities have experienced substantial population growth resulting from the inmigration of a new kind of rural resident. Their arrival, in a process some have associated with the emergence of a ''New West,'' has transformed rural places. However, amenity-related social and economic structures have not occurred uniformly across space. This paper uses factor analysis and exploratory spatial data analysis to analyze demographic characteristics related to the ''New West'' phenomena in Inter-Mountain West communities and the spatial patterns found in the degree of ''New West-ness'' that each community exhibits.Rural Sociology rsoc-72-03-06.3d 12/6/07 18:59:37 478

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Gaming, Population Change, and Rural Development on Indian Reservations

Rudzitis

2006

Population Change and Rural Society

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Nonmetropolitan Geography: Migration, Sense of Place, and the American West

Cited by 57 publications

References 13 publications

Amenity migration: diverse conceptualizations of drivers, socioeconomic dimensions, and emerging challenges

Amenity migration: diverse conceptualizations of drivers, socioeconomic dimensions, and emerging challenges

Social Landscapes of the Inter‐Mountain West: A Comparison of ‘Old West’ and ‘New West’ Communities*

Gaming, Population Change, and Rural Development on Indian Reservations

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