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September 29, 2009
Hard Times Don't Weaken Community Bonds - UPI.com
From United Press International:
A Gallup study of 26 U.S. communities released today has found that the worst economic crisis in decades is not a key factor in attracting and retaining residents.
"While the pain from the recession is deep, other factors far outweigh economics when it comes to determining how emotionally attached people are to their communities," said Warren Wright, managing partner for Gallup, which conducted the study with funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
September 29, 2009
Poll finds newcomers like it best in NW Indiana - Post-Trib.com
Northwest Indiana's newest residents are among its happiest, says a poll of region dwellers released Tuesday.
A survey of 400 people in Lake, Porter, Jasper and Newton counties found region residents are among the least "attached" to their community among 26 metropolitan areas in the "Soul of the Community" study commissioned by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. But survey respondents who have lived in the region six years or fewer had a better opinion of Northwest Indiana, noted Knight Foundation consultant Katherine Loflin.
September 29, 2009
What keeps us here: Gallup study identifies Lexington's allure - BizLex.com
LEXINGTON, KY - There is nothing like the validation of consensus, gathered scientifically, to reassure community leaders that they have been on the right track as they have invested uncountable hours, immeasurable brainpower and draining energies to the task of placing Lexington on course for competitive 21st century economic development.
September 29, 2009
Gallup poll: Economy not key for Twin Ports residents - BusinessNorth.com
A Gallup study of the Duluth-Superior area and 25 other U.S. communities found that the economic crisis is not a key factor in residents’ loyalty for their community.
“While the pain from the recession is deep, other factors far outweigh economics when it comes to determining how emotionally attached people are to their communities,” said Warren Wright, managing partner for Gallup, which conducted the study with funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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