Ranked #77 in Urban Planning
A Fortune journalist examines why the suburbs are transforming and losing their appeal—and why that’s not a bad thing Over the past few years, the American suburbs have undergone a dramatic shift, with millions of once coveted homes now stamped with foreclosure signs and once-pristine neighborhoods plagued by crime and poverty. According to Leigh Gallagher, this phenomenon isn’t merely about the housing bust; it reflects fundamental changes in our society. For example:
The nuclear family is declining: Since the Baby Boom, birthrates and marriage rates have... more
The nuclear family is declining: Since the Baby Boom, birthrates and marriage rates have... more