It’s Not the Size That Counts!
If you’ve ever taken a look at the Notable Cities category (Noted Cities in Canada), it’s easy to discern that each one — with the exception of Taos, NM — represents a large metropolitan area. This may lead one to think that the size of the city is what matters most, that large metro areas have a leg up on their smaller counterparts.
If you think this is true, take a look at the sustainability plan for Dawson Creek, British Columbia! This rural community of 12,000 souls in northeastern BC has put together a well thought out strategy.
For me, this goes far to illustrate that it’s not the size of the community that counts most. It’s the political and social will to change nonsustainable behavior that matters most.
~Trey, GreenPRO Senior Researcher~