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Crihfield, John B. – Small Town, 1991
Community planners in Illinois use computer software to conduct retail trade market analyses based on Reilly's Law. Market boundaries are determined using the population of the town and neighboring town, and the distance between the two towns. The simple indices implied by Reilly's Law do not offer reliable guidance to planners. (KS)
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Planning, Computer Software, Demography
Williams, Harold S. – Small Town, 1991
Subdivisions are the dominant form of new housing, characterized by nonlinear patterns, pure residential land use, and resident homogeneity. Advocates traditional small town approach to development, which provides a range of residents and opportunities for frequent social interactions. Recommends strategies to overcome barriers to small town…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Housing Industry, Municipalities, Neighborhoods
