🧱 Factions of Self-Preservation 8 (Summary Conclusion): Walls Within
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Hickory’s stagnation is no accident. This report uncovers seven civic systems designed to delay, deflect, and defend comfort at the expense of the future.
🧱 Executive Summary (Short)
The final installment in the Factions of Self-Preservation series exposes Hickory’s retreat from structural reform. Across housing, workforce, planning, and governance, the city has built invisible walls that protect present-day comfort while sacrificing long-term adaptability. These walls are not random dysfunctions—they are intentional defenses against change. This isn’t just decline; it’s a managed stagnation. And it must be named to be dismantled.
📌 Key Topics for Indexing
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Civic decline in Hickory
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Zoning and land use barriers
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Vocational collapse
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Digital infrastructure neglect
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Governance inertia
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Retiree-centered policymaking
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Workforce exclusion
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Cultural erosion
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Political deflection tactics
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