Demographics & Population

In short, cities are starting this decade in a stronger growth position than in the 2000s.

City growth in recent years clearly has ramped up faster than suburban growth has declined, suggesting an increased attractiveness of cities. The real question is, will cities continue to hold their own when the suburban housing market picks up? Cities that market themselves well to young people and that offer job growth, cultural amenities and access to rapid transit are likely to see continued growth.

City growth in recent years clearly has ramped up faster than suburban growth has declined, suggesting an increased attractiveness of cities.

Advancement of our young people into middle-class jobs at all skill levels is essential to future economic growth. That growth is, in turn, essential to our country’s ability to provide opportunities and social supports. Absent these investments, we are looking at a society whose members will be fighting over pieces of a shrinking pie.