The long read: Frustrated with my life back in the US, I was captivated by the idea of a new home – and new life – for less than the price of an espresso. So I travelled to Italy to find out whether it was too good to be true
I liked the article. The question of what such an influx does in changing a place is explored quite a lot. However ultimately i think that letting a place die out is not in the interest of anyone. At worst it will just lead to a bunch of ruins and at best these ruins would be rediscovered by a new wave of people later, who would have more issues renovating and little connection to the region.
In Germany it seems many dying places are bent on dying, rather than to welcome new people, no matter whether other Germans or god forbid refugees. The same people then complain why the next hospital is an hour away and the bus line is closed.
I liked the article. The question of what such an influx does in changing a place is explored quite a lot. However ultimately i think that letting a place die out is not in the interest of anyone. At worst it will just lead to a bunch of ruins and at best these ruins would be rediscovered by a new wave of people later, who would have more issues renovating and little connection to the region.
In Germany it seems many dying places are bent on dying, rather than to welcome new people, no matter whether other Germans or god forbid refugees. The same people then complain why the next hospital is an hour away and the bus line is closed.