American Dream 2.0

Posted by: Nate Berg

22 August 2009 - 11:00am

From the increase of city living to the decrease in vehicle miles traveled, a "new American Dream" is developing, according to Carol Coletta. But without cohesion, the benefits of these developments aren't likely to make a big impact.

"The problem is this: These remain only disconnected signals. To date, Americans are unable to see the new pattern that is developing. There is not yet a compelling narrative about this emerging good life into which Americans can project their own lives—certainly nothing with enough power to counter the stories we tell ourselves about what is 'normal.'"

She calls for a new city agenda that can help guide urban places into a better future.

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Source: Good, August 20, 2009