In Europe, City Planners Confront Shrinking Populations

Low birth rates in Europe are posing serious demographic challenges as cities confront the cost and planning challenges of a shrinking population

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December 13, 2002, 5:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"As Europe follows the population trajectory of Japan, with persistently low birthrates and the baby boom generation preparing to retire, governments are already facing serious - and costly - demographic challenges...Population experts say Europe is facing three interrelated challenges: Rural areas and small cities are emptying out, the Continent is aging rapidly, and Europeans, except the French and British, are not having nearly enough children to replace the current population."

Thanks to Mike Sabel

FULL STORY: Low Birthrates Pose Challenges For Europe

Thursday, December 12, 2002 in International Herald Tribune

Government / Politics United States

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