Why are People Moving Out?
	n Quality of public services n Better schools, safety, transportation, health care, fire and police protection pull population outward. n Perception of “urban ills” pushes population outward. n More is better n Desire for bigger house, bigger yard n Land is cheaper in outer areas – therefore, can afford bigger house and bigger yard. n The rural ideal n More open space, more privacy, better community, “sense of place,” less taxes, less government.