Vital to the economic growth and stability of the Adirondack’s long term viability is increasing the area’s population. That topic is one of many to be covered at the 14th annual Adirondack Common Ground Alliance Forum.

The organizers have announced this year’s theme:  Attracting a New Generation of Residents to the Adirondacks.

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This comes as people all over the world are learning they can work from basically anywhere. Which raises the worthwhile and timely question: Why not the Adirondacks?

Adirondack communities face a serious demographic challenge, specifically related to the attraction and retention of new, younger residents. This year’s forum will explore and work through the issue, with a special focus on community vitality.  

"This year's virtual forum is designed to replicate the energy and camaraderie that happens when we meet in person. With a shorter over all time commitment and easy digital access, we're looking forward to engaging an even wider range of people from across the Adirondacks in discussions about reenergizing our communities," said Cali Brooks, Adirondack Foundation President and CEO and CGA Core Team Member. 

 The event will take place on July 14-15, conducted in one-and-a-half to three-hour sessions via video conference each morning. A one hour closing session will also be hosted on Thursday, July 23 to report the Forum findings.  Registration is now open at commongroundadk.org, the new Common Ground Alliance (CGA) website.