Rural Communities
Misinformation and 'AI slop' are hamstringing rural solar development
False claims about the potential drawbacks of solar farms are prompting some communities to reject potentially lucrative energy projects.
The categorization conundrum of the American exurbs
Exurban counties exemplify the shortcomings of defining rural at the county level.
Study: Alabama’s Neglected Rural Roads Make Commutes Longer
While the state plans to spend millions on urban highways, roads in rural areas remain poorly maintained.
Rural Illinois Transit Brings $4 in Economic Benefits for Every Dollar Spent
Chronically underfunded rural public transit systems are key lifelines are economic engines for rural communities.
How Georgia’s Drop in Per Capita Income Presaged Its Rural Demographic Collapse
Before a collapse in Georgia’s rural counties population, a decade of drops in per capita income lay the foundation for future trouble.
Nearly Half of Vacant Units in Rural Counties are Second Homes
The relationship between housing costs and second home ownership rates is complicated.
Half of Rural Texas Hospitals Could Close
Texas has lost 25 rural hospitals in the last two decades, more than any other state.
Data: In Rural America, Mobile Homes are Heat Traps
Extreme heat is often viewed as an urban problem, but rural communities face their own unique risks.
The EV “Charging Divide” Plaguing Rural America
With “the deck stacked” against rural areas, will the great electric American road trip ever be a reality?
Without International Immigrants, the Rural US Population Would Be Falling 58%
Census data shows that population growth in rural areas is due in large part to international migrants.
Addressing Rural Homelessness in Kentucky
A Kentucky Lantern series focuses on the challenges unhoused Kentuckians face and efforts to provide support and assistance.
Dairy Queen and Rural Third Places
Dozens of Dairy Queen restaurants across Texas are closing, taking a critical community space with them.
Rural Population Grew Again in 2024
Americans continued to move to smaller towns and cities, resulting in a fourth straight year of growth in rural areas.
New Data: Rural Remote Workers Concentrate in Recreation Hubs
Remote workers flock to ski towns, hiking spots and other popular recreation hubs.
Massachusetts Gov. Makes Case for Road Funding Reforms
A package of proposed bills would change the state’s road funding formula to ensure more money flows to rural areas with limited resources.
Commentary: How Remote Work Supports Rural Communities
Allowing federal employees to work from home can deepen government agencies’ understanding of communities’ needs and create economic opportunities for local residents.
Study: Urban US Residents Have Higher Life Expectancy Than Rural Americans
A combination of economic and social factors leads to higher rates of disease and reduced access to healthcare for many rural residents.
Rural Homelessness Could Be Vastly Underestimated, Study Finds
The annual ‘point in time’ count fails to capture the diverse types of situations experienced by unhoused people in rural communities.
Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
The Importance of Rural Transit
On Transit Equity Day, reminding policymakers that rural communities need access to transit too.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
