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It cannot be denied that the concentration of industry in a small town is usually not great. Thus, a pollution is often not a problem. What is also the consequence of a nonexistance of big industry is the lack of massive ugly industry buildings prevailing in the architecture of a big city and spoiling the scenery. On the other hand, a small town shows greater capacity for natural green space. There are usually abundant tress, green squares and parks there which make the life in a little town seem more close to nature than the life in a large metropolis, for instance. However, what is the use of all these merits if the substantial needs of the inhabitants of small towns are not satisfied since, what is really important for people is range of jobs, big enough to offer them a fairly wide choice of employment. Without the employment, the dwellers of litte towns will not enjoy the fresher air and more quiet surrounding. In fact, unemployment rate in small towns is considerably high. As a result, parks and other green spaces, which are in general appreciated by the residents of towns for their soothing greenery, are occupied by the unemployed, ofter drunk people rambling aimlessly across the lanes.