Young People’s Love of Cities Isn’t a Passing Fad
New research suggests that younger Americans’ preference for urban living is real and not wearing off.
Prettier Cities Are Better at Attracting Jobs and New Residents
A study finds that the more beautiful a city is, the more successful its economic development prospects, including attracting highly educated and affluent new residents.
‘Build More Housing’ Is No Match for Inequality
A new analysis finds that liberalizing zoning rules and building more won’t solve the urban affordability crisis, and could exacerbate it.
The Geography of Brain Drain in America
States like Ohio and Hawaii have been considering initiatives to stem brain drain and hold onto their own talent.
Are Local Politics As Polarized As National? Depends on the Issue.
Republican or Democrat, even if we battle over national concerns, research finds that in local politics, it seems we can all just get along—most of the time.
America’s Tech Hubs Still Dominate, But Some Smaller Cities Are Rising
Despite established urban tech hubs, some smaller cities are attracting high-tech jobs with lower living costs, unique talent pools, and geographic diversity.
How Poor Americans Get Exploited by Their Landlords
American landlords derive more profit from renters in low-income neighborhoods, researchers Matthew Desmond and Nathan Wilmers find.
The Inequality of Parks and Green Space
New research finds that income, education, and race are correlated with access to green space across and within U.S. metro areas. But some cities are more equitable than others.
The Persistent Economic Advantage of America’s Suburbs
A new study finds that suburban neighborhoods outperform urban ones across the board.
Innovation and Urban Inequality Go Hand in Hand
A new study finds a correlation between the number of patents a city produces and economic segregation within its limits.
What the New Urban Anchors Owe Their Cities
Corporations like Google and Amazon reap the spoils of winner-take-all urbanism. Here’s how they can also bear greater responsibility.
Immigrants Boost Wages for Everyone
Contrary to the popular narrative, cities and workplaces with a diverse group of immigrants see higher wages—even for native-born Americans across income levels.
City vs. State: The Story So Far
From minimum wage to immigration, states have been taking aggressive action to stamp out local laws that they disagree with.
The Reasons Why Americans Aren't Moving as Much These Days
The Census reports that a record-low share of Americans are moving. A recent paper suggests government policies might be curbing mobility.
Why Gay-Friendly Places Are More Innovative
Non-discrimination policies appear to increase productivity, especially for firms that rely on human capital.
Where the Good Jobs Are
In the U.S., job growth continues to be concentrated in a small number of high-performing metros.
Inequality Keeps Creeping Higher in America's Largest Cities
A new analysis finds that the largest cities in the U.S. are also some of its most unequal, now more than ever.
America's Most Economically Segregated Cities
Can you guess what Tallahassee, Trenton, and Tucson all have in common?/
America's Best Performing Cities in 2014
The knowledge and energy hubs of San Francisco and Texas are among the year’s biggest economic winners.
The Connection Between Successful Cities and Inequality
New research shows that the largest U.S. cities would do well to focus on workers at the bottom of the economic ladder.
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