Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Challenging Myths of Cities and Suburbs

There were two great items which together do a great job of contrasting and challenging our myths about Cities and Suburbs.


The first is Edward Glaeser on Jon Stewart talking about the Triumph of the City


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The second is William Wimsatt's Opinion on "The Truth about Suburbia"
Austin American Statesmen Published: 6:42 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011
Today, the suburbs aren't what they used to be. Since more than 50 percent of Americans live in them, suburbs have become more like cities, while cities have become more like suburbs, complete with gated communities and big-box stores. For better or worse, the suburbs reflect America, so let's dispense with a few misunderstandings.
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