Home-based business could complete with existing commercial areas. Home-based business typically has only a few employees and may not be large employment generators. There may be a lack of business and employee support services in residential neighbourhoods. Residential neighbourhoods can accommodate certain types of businesses, but are not suitable for locations for all industry and business. Certain types of home-based business may conflict with residential uses.
Retirees can bring new income into the region.
The retirement industry will likely prosper for the next 20 years, as baby-boomers retire. Retirees tend to support art and culture, which could benefit local residents. A higher percentage of retirees will tend to create jobs in health care. Retirees can encourage stability in the real estate market. Retirees may have a preference for walled communities.