The Densest Cities in America
<p>The blog post features a list of the top five densest cities in America, and looks at the conditions that have made them that way.</p>
"Recently an American economist crunched the numbers and determined the most dense urban areas in America–something that may be a bit of a misnomer, given our national reputation for sprawl and hourlong commutes.
Nevertheless, he had some shocking findings relating to location, geography, and public transportation."
The Top Five:
5. Chicago, Illinois
4. Honolulu, Hawaii
3. Los Angeles, California
2. San Francisco, California
3. New York, New York
Published on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in
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