how a rural, suburban, or urban enclave sustains itself as an independent entity.

the environmental impacts: things like sewage and other waste

the social and cultural dynamics: what happens when gentrification enters the picture for a rural area?

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the infrastructure: stoplights, crosswalks, building permits, architectural limitations$,$ importing and expor business.

the economy and political sphere: gentrification again, perhaps? What is the political leaning of the space and how does it inform things like public schools, libraries, and funding for a fire station?