The Capitalization of Our Climate – Attracting Highly Skilled Workers to Arizona’s Sun Corridor
DownloadThe economic health of the highly urbanized Sun Corridor is closely tied to its setting in the midst of a magnificent natural landscape. This study demonstrates that outdoor recreation in a natural setting is a key element in attracting the highly skilled workers necessary for a modern economy. In the midst of a large megapolitan area, recreational opportunities on public land are a key component of the economy.
The subtle effects of public land and highly skilled workers on a $200 billion economy are difficult to measure directly. The Sonoran Institute, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, developed a survey-based approach to study the question of whether public land helps employers in the Sun Corridor attract and retain highly skilled workers.
CATEGORIES: Arizona Reports
TAGS: 2013 · Arizona · Economic Prosperity