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Cincinnati Tries To Stop The Flight Of Generation X

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Jennifer Edwards
10 June 2003 - 6:00am

Cincinnati's young adults are growing up and moving out at alarming rates,and the city has shifted its approach to lure and keep the young.

Cincinnati's young adults are growing up and moving out at alarming rates. Now, the flight of Generation X is prompting a significant shift in urban approach - to lure and keep the young. Rather than concentrate on winning new businesses and buildings, economic developers are pursuing a better quality of life. New plans promote sidewalk cafes, hip local music and an energized entertainment strip. Attention to arts, culture and downtown living are replacing old ideas about building new department stores and riverfront towers.

Full Story: Losing a generation: City leaders waking up to value of keeping vital, energetic group
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer, June 9, 2003
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One of the keys to regional and local prosperity is the ability to attract and retain high-skilled people. ... Many people can, and do, choose where they want to live based on factors beyond their ability to make a living.
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