Originally posted at EquityBlog.org
Are the nation's smaller industrial cities -- places like Youngstown, Ohio; Schenectady, NY; and Dwight's hometown of Scranton, PA -- poised for a comeback? A new PolicyLink report released today shows how smart, equitable investments are helping lead these cities toward a more just and fair renewal.
Driven by high gas prices and a "green awakening," many families and retiring Boomers are looking for a walkable, manageable place to call home.
Concentrated in swing states and already home to nearly 7.5 million people – more than Los Angeles and Chicago combined – these 150+ cities have many of the assets and amenities to capitalize on the national re-urbanization trend: walkable downtowns, historic architecture, unparalleled waterfronts and parks, colleges and universities, and grand cultural institutions.
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