The End of the Suburbs

Where the American Dream Is Moving

Ranked #77 in Urban Planning

A Fortune journalist examines why the suburbs are transforming and losing their appeal—and why that’s not a bad thing Over the past few years, the American suburbs have undergone a dramatic shift, with millions of once coveted homes now stamped with foreclosure signs and once-pristine neighborhoods plagued by crime and poverty. According to Leigh Gallagher, this phenomenon isn’t merely about the housing bust; it reflects fundamental changes in our society. For example:

The nuclear family is declining: Since the Baby Boom, birthrates and marriage rates have...
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