My Kind of Town: An Essential Guide to Finding the Ideal Place to Live 

“Where is the best place for us to live?” goes beyond the familiar question “What are the best places to live?”. Becoming disillusioned in the metropolis suburb, the Burnettes decide to pursue a move that will fit their unique individual needs.

What will one consider in that search? Individual needs related to who we are as people, family needs especially those of our child or children, housing needs and other opportunities. The Burnettes settled on moving to a small town.

When asking people what they like about their town, it is surprising that the responses are usually more emotional than measurable and quantifiable. To feel at home the size of the place matters. “The smaller a community, the more each person matters.” P. 4

What about the intellectual and cultural stimulus of the city? Obviously they matter less than often perceived. The testimonial evidence of people leading fulfilling lives in small communities is overwhelming. Besides small towns increasingly connect with larger centres by expanding delivery services, broadband computer connections, home based businesses, better roads, varied media services and quick airport coach connections.

The Burnettes moved to a small town – victims of the “domo”(downward mobility) trend? – and testify that it greatly enhanced their quality of life. Note that they did not become commuters to and from a ‘bedroom’ community.

This guide can assist you in making a suitable and satisfying move from the metropolitan centre to the rural city. It has many detailed questions, useful forms and interesting graphs to make your choice for the right move.



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