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In the study of cities, getting bigger is usually seen as desirable if not inevitible. So interesting issues are raised when growth starts to bring with it some questionable effects. image: http://williamlitchfield.wordpress.com/ Austin, Texas has been a sanctuary for pickers, singers and painters for generations. The problem is, the creative class is starting to get squeezed out. People move [...] Our Best Cities for Military Retirement and Second Careers study is a making a big splash in the media. The team at Fleishman-Hillard PR orchestrated a great campaign for our USAA-sponsored study. A big front-page above-the-fold feature in USA Today: Job-Seeking Veterans. Forbes.com featured a two-page story and a slide show, and the American Morning show on [...] Coinciding with Veteran’s Day, we just completed an interesting study about the best places in the U.S. for military retirees to start a second career. Since most veterans retire from service in their 30′s or 40′s, they have plenty of time to start a new professional chapter in their lives. source: allamericanpatriots.com So what are [...] I was asked by the Post to explain why the DC metro has suddenly gained so many 25-34 year olds. According to the Census Bureau, DC is now right up there with hipster havens like Austin and Portland (Oregon). DC Area Gains Young Adults Reporter Carol Morello asked me, “Does this mean Washington is now [...] |
Some call me "the Best Places Guy".
For nearly three decades, I've worked to find what makes a livable city or community. My work finds its way into popular culture on a regular basis. I've written books on the subject and have a popular web site - bestplaces.net. I currently live in Oregon, USA, my own best place.
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