September 26, 2020
One of the effects of COVID-19 is the way it has accelerated social trends that promise to completely transform regional areas. One shift is the mobilisation of so-called ‘tree changers’ who are leaving cities in search of the lifestyle offered in the regions for work, recreation and family life.
There’s a second shift that supports this demographic change: there’s been a rapid acceptance of online, flexible and remote work, giving people more choice in how, where and when they choose to work and study. Without the need to commute to the office every day, living in regional areas has become an attractive alternative for the many people who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of city life but still have a rewarding and diverse career.