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The Decline of Suburbia
For more than 50 years, Americans were drawn to the suburbs, with their sylvan promises of easy living. Owning your own home with a car in the driveway and piece of lawn was seen as central to the American dream. But the latest census numbers show a reverse migration into the cities.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readFor more than 50 years, Americans were drawn to the suburbs, with their sylvan promises of easy living. Owning your own home with a car in the driveway and piece of lawn was seen as central to the American dream. But the latest census numbers show a reverse migration into the cities. Real estate is more valuable there, and even big box retailers are setting up shop downtown. Is this just a Sex and the City trend or is it really goodbye for good to Ozzie and Harriet?
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The full episode
2 of 3The Changing Suburban Landscape- 0:00President Obama Cancels Meeting with Putin
- 8:07The Decline of SuburbiaYou’re reading this
- 45:17Western States in Drought, New Mexico Is Worst