Friday, June 25, 2004
Urban Growth: More of the Same
Central City Comeback Dwarfed by Suburban Growth
Data: 53 Metropolitan Areas Over 1,000,000
So, metropolitan growth continues not too differently than before. Thanks to Mayor Giuliani and others who recognize the importance of controlling crime, the cities are much nicer places to live than they used to be. Unfortunately, they have not become materially nicer places to learn, which is why whoever has kids avoids them unless the family budget permits a private education. But in the best of worlds, the core cities would have difficulties, not the least of which is that as people become more affluent they seem inclined to spend their new found wealth. On cars, larger houses, for instance. And, in a world where most of us seek a better rather than worse life, this is as it should be.
Data: 53 Metropolitan Areas Over 1,000,000
So, metropolitan growth continues not too differently than before. Thanks to Mayor Giuliani and others who recognize the importance of controlling crime, the cities are much nicer places to live than they used to be. Unfortunately, they have not become materially nicer places to learn, which is why whoever has kids avoids them unless the family budget permits a private education. But in the best of worlds, the core cities would have difficulties, not the least of which is that as people become more affluent they seem inclined to spend their new found wealth. On cars, larger houses, for instance. And, in a world where most of us seek a better rather than worse life, this is as it should be.
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