This book addresses the economic history and future of small cities and towns across the country, as they have and will continue to see dramatic shifts in the roles they play in the extant larger economies. The book addresses the difficult questions asked by these communities as they face an...

The Shrinking City -- The Geography of Shrinkage and Slow Growth -- Industry Shapes a Nation -- Canada’s Most Persistent Shrinking City -- Temporary Decline or a New Era -- Rightsizing and Smart Decline -- Local Perceptions of Urban Shrinkage.