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.
"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
Read the full story: Lead Metropolis: the Five Densest Cities in America
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