Social / Demographics
Rural-To-Urban Shift Brings Quick Growth To Smaller Cities
The rapid rural-to-urban population shift is felt heavily in many African cities, but especially so in the continent's smaller cities, such as the Botswanan capitol of Gaborone.
Amid Growth, Vancouver Survives
The growth of Vancouver has far surpassed what planners projected half a century ago. And though some problems have followed, the region's growth hasn't wrought the city's downfall, as many expected.
Building Connections
One citizen planner's journey across the United States provides a glimpse at how stronger connections between people and places can create better communities.
More Than Just Neighbors
A new study of Census data shows that people are willing to pay more to live near other people with similar characteristics, such as education level and race.
Short-Changing America's Youth
Columnist William Blackburn laments school trailers and their effect on the psyche of America's youth.
Florida River Pumping Plan Is Causing Concerns
Water agency officials in Florida are considering a plan to pump 262 million gallons of water per day from local rivers to satisfy a high population growth rate. But many are calling the plan short-sighted and a futile attempt to control nature.
60 Million Californians? Maybe Not
Despite estimates that the state of California's population will grow to 60 million by 2050, Wendell Cox argues that growth in the state is slowing.
How Ireland Became A Leader In Immigration
By increasing the amount of migrant work permits and political rights, Ireland has beckoned immigrants from all over the world, becoming one of Europe's immigration leaders.
Exodus Of Youth Strands Eastern Europe's Aging Population
More and more young people are leaving Eastern Europe, leaving behind a large population of aging people. Many are predicting tough economic times as fewer workers will make it harder for governments to provide for their aging populations.
Running Low On Farmable Land
The quality of the world's soil is rapidly diminishing and many scientists are concerned that by 2050 there will not be enough arable land to grow the food to feed the steadily growing population.
Protesters Seek Equity As Development Threatens Slum
With developers readying to move in on the centrally-located Mumbai slum of Dharavi, residents are organizing protests to try to ensure that displaced residents are adequately compensated.
Harnessing Creativity To Redevelop The City
Der Spiegel interviews urban researcher Charles Landry about how cities can harness their creative classes and stay competitive in the global market.
Got Sustainability?
When it comes to reducing carbon footprints and living sustainably, urban residents perform the best.
Rebirth In Barcelona
With large investments made in refurbishing and emphasizing its waterfront in recent years, Barcelona has set off on a path towards rejuvenation -- bringing in many foreigners and a surge of young, creative professionals.
Handling The Homeless In Golden Gate Park
Advocates for the homeless offer their advice on dealing with homeless people sleeping in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. They say that, with some caveats, the homeless should be allowed to sleep in the park. Residents feel differently.
New Orleans Neighborhoods Remain Abandoned
Two years later, many New Orleans neighborhoods remain abandoned and former residents report no intentions of returning.
Increasing Density Not So Easy In Queens
A major rezoning in Jamaica, Queens, to allow more jobs and housing, up to six stories, is cautiously supported by some community boards, and opposed outright by others.
Shifting Demographics Give New Face To Great Plains
The population shift from rural to urban areas is making big changes in the Great Plains. While many rural small towns are disappearing, the shift is opening new doors for business and preservation.
Mistakenly Low Census Count Results In Loss Of Funding
A Canadian city suspicious about the low population count reported in the national census decided to do its own count. The city found 2,000 more people than the census -- a figure that would have equated to $600,000 more in federal grant money.
An Urban Renaissance As Population Rises
After decades of population decline, New York City is growing again.
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