Small Town Amenities
The amenities of small towns are emerging as one of the comparative advantages to more urban areas. The natural, cultural and recreational amenities of a small town bring pleasure and pride to the local population and attract new residents, including retirees to the community. Peaceful landscapes, wildlife habitats, dramatic scenery and the relative absence of crime, congestion and pollution are amenities small towns offer. – Robert Schively, Economic Development for Smaller Communities