1.       Identify the existing assets. The assets might not be an existing landmark or structure but it also can be part of natural beauty. Bend, Oregon is a great example by giving high priority to the river where it was then become a distinctive destination where people can celebrate the history along Deschutes River.

 

2.       Create a clean and pleasant environment. Protecting natural environment and improving a network of trails by establishing 12 sustainability principles that guide the city operations can keep the younger generation from fleeing small town for big cities.

 

3.       Engagement within community. The cooperation within community is vital to generate a durable economic growth. For instance, State University of New York (SUNY) enlist students to engage in revitalization efforts by bringing projects to the public about community events. 

1.       In terms of social aspect, positive mindset and attitude is important within the community. In Boonah, Queensland, the local has the same vision that institution can be a dynamic force to contribute to the positive revitalization.

2.       Implementing a comprehensive and locally owned local economic development. Key element of economic renewal is to support existing local business, at the same time recruit compatible new business to stimulate the employment activities. 

To sum up, in this article it emphasizes on the close interaction within community. It acts as a catalyst to stimulate the social to take initiative or generate ideas on economic development. I do agree that not only on the spatial aspect should be taken into account, but on social mindset it needs to be taken into consideration as well in revitalizing a small town economy.

1.       A large network of diverse activities is spread through technologies

2.       Public event was held through exhibition and discussing the potentials within workshops and seminars that are open to public 

In short, lesson learnt from this casa study is that participatory tools are important to know the local perception and needs. Two-way dialogue allows both parties to raise awareness and analyzing their common goal on the town regeneration.

The context in rural area will also drive their economic growth. There’s many small town develop in close symbiosis with their rural region like the case in Ghana which is famous for its Cocoa.

In conclusion, a lot of small towns, including Sekinchan, they have great potential due to their geographic location and key activities (agricultural production and fisheries).Therefore, it is important for rural transformation in order to balance the food systems and economic inequality