Can Downtowns Compete With Suburbs?

"Though figures from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate suburban areas in Greater Cincinnati have seen record numbers of houses built and rising rates of home ownership, Ms. Cassidy is among those who picked a city neighborhood.She likes the proximity to downtown, the charm and the affordability of her starter house.All are qualities that experts think will help aging cities and towns compete with the allure of new subdivisions and wide open spaces, which are becoming increasingly congested with cars, trucks and people."