Across rural Europe thousands of villages are quietly emptying out — a slow cultural collapse driven by outmigration, aging populations, and economic abandonment. Drawing on interviews with mayors, EU policymakers, community leaders, and heritage investors, this episode analyzes why most preservation fails and how a few places reinvent themselves. We use history, economics, policy design, and community development lenses to show practical, scalable models that revive life without commodifying culture.

What We'll Discuss:
- 🧭 Community-first preservation principles
- 💼 Integrated economic diversification model
- 🤝 Public-private partnerships done right
- ⚠️ The “Disneyland” authenticity trap
- 🛡️ Community protection mechanisms (CLTs)
- 📚 Practical first steps for communities

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How Villages Beat the 'Disneyland' Trap

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