Scholars often argue that collaborative arrangements depend on several contextual factors (Castells 2000; Mandell and Steelman 2006; Smith and Wohlstetter 2006; Davies and Hentschke 2006). These factors are crucial to network formation since the city in which people reside and work may enable or constrain their behaviors and interactions with one another. Previous works suggest that collaborative networks are likely to emerge along with the societal progress (e.g., Castells 2000). In a dynamic, urban setting, local governments may be fiscally vibrant and face the challenge of rapid growth. Thus, the need to collaborate may be greater. On the other hand, a rural city is somewhat less dynamic. To this extent, the need for collaboration may be relatively low.