Is this the future that Baby Boomers envisioned?
"The share of young adults in their late 20s living with their parents is the highest it’s been in 75 years," reports Dan Kopf.
Kopf is sharing the findings of new analysis from the Pew Research Center, which found that "33% of 25-29 year olds lived with their parents or grandparents in 2016." That amounts to three times as many young adults living with their parents or grandparents as in 1970.
FULL STORY: The share of American young adults living with their parents is the highest in 75 years
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Why Traffic Never Gets Better
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San Francisco Tops ‘Urban Mobility Readiness’ List
An annual analysis of global cities assesses public transit, technology, and sustainability.
Bike-Mounted Sensor Could Improve Safety for Cyclists
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