Emily Smith & Mark Peterson You can’t beat living in a small town. There’s nothing like it. Small towns are often characterized as safer, friendlier, and greener. In these spaces it’s easier to build lasting bonds and play an active role in building the type of community you want to live in. Like any lifestyle, the benefits of rural life are not without challenges. Many rural communities face major challenges like population decline, food insecurity, and lack of 21st century infrastructure. These challenges are often too difficult to solve on one’s own. 1 31 2020 Friday, January 31, 2020 11:41:49 AM PST Leadership,Strategic Planning,Economic Development,Community Development afranke@uada.edu