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White Paper: Drivers of Zephyrhills’ Growth and Its Expansion Prospects

Posted on November 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Executive Summary Zephyrhills, in eastern Pasco County, has shifted from a small, largely seasonal retirement town into one of the faster-growing small cities in Florida. Between roughly 2000 and 2023, its population grew from about 11,000 to more than … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Regional Development Strategies to Prevent Rural Depopulation and the Formation of Oversized Primate Cities

Posted on November 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Many countries today face a dual crisis: rural depopulation on one hand and the unchecked growth of a single oversized metropolis on the other. These trends reinforce each other: as rural regions lose jobs, services, and social capital, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Chiapas and Mexico: Annexation, Disillusion, and Regret

Posted on September 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The annexation of Chiapas to Mexico in 1824 is often portrayed as a voluntary act of self-determination by a province seeking stability in the turbulent years following the collapse of Spanish rule in Central America. Yet the historical record … Continue reading →

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Future Oregon Town Spots

Posted on February 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

As I am nearly done with a work on developing the Four Corners area of Central Florida, I was curious to see what kind of areas were similarly available for development closer to where I live. Here is a question … Continue reading →

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The Greater Idaho Movement: The Urban-Rural Divide And Government Challenges In The American West

Posted on December 9, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Greater Idaho movement represents a significant example of rural-urban political divisions and reflects deeper issues of representation and governance in the American West. This analysis examines the movement’s appeal and underlying causes through the lens of state government effectiveness … Continue reading →

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