• Episode 8: Brian Dabson explains rural-urban interdependence and its importance in developing more effective policies

  • Oct 16 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 8: Brian Dabson explains rural-urban interdependence and its importance in developing more effective policies

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Ellen talks with Brian Dabson, a rural policy researcher, and one of the few analysts exploring rural-urban interdependence in the United States. Brian explains the significance of rural-urban interdependence as being essential for economic and social development. He shares the limitations of current definitions for rural and urban and the need for refined metrics, research, and policies to truly capture the value of rural spaces, particularly in the face of climate change. Insights about economic development, environmental preservation, and cultural approaches to land use highlight the complex dilemmas of rural-urban policy. Brian also shares insights from international models and suggests that America's policy can learn from such frameworks to address rural-urban connections more effectively.


    Episode Highlights:

    05:53 What is Rural-Urban Interdependence?

    07:52 Alternative Rural Metrics

    10:53 Valuing Rural Contributions

    23:01 Economic Priorities vs. Environmental Values

    25:22 Rural Protection Zones: A Global Perspective

    29:04 Challenges in Rural-Urban Research

    34:06 Exploring New Regionalism

    More Information:
    https://www.briandabson.com/about/

    Select Articles by Brian Dabson
    Regional Solutions for Rural and Urban Challenges

    Collaborative Rural Development and Regional Economic Activity

    Our Shared Fate, Aspen Institute

    Questions, comments, want to get in touch? Email us at sidebyside@umn.edu

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