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Suburbs
Does owning a home turn us into worse people?
by
Andie Corban
and Amy Scott
Aug 6, 2021
Vox's Jerusalem Demsas explains how homeownership can drive people to oppose policies that are beneficial for the entire neighborhood.
How working from home accelerated the urban exodus
Jul 15, 2021
People were moving to suburban and secondary housing markets long before the pandemic began. But not like this.
Rents are falling in some cities
by
Amy Scott
Aug 19, 2020
But the flight to the suburbs may be overblown.
Why well-connected suburbs are suddenly the best place to run a food truck
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 4, 2020
Matt Geller, president of the National Food Truck Association, says the coronavirus wrecked lunch service but operators are building their evening business, especially outside city centers.
The suburban office park is making a comeback
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Dec 2, 2019
Many are adding modern amenities like cafes and open offices to attract workers.
Young, white, affluent — and learning about race
by
Phoebe Unterman
and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 12, 2018
A new book looks at the "conundrum of privilege" in a Midwest suburb.
Companies offer private bus services to get young workers to commute from cities to the suburbs
Dec 18, 2017
As real estate in major cities continues to go up in price, companies are increasingly moving offices to the suburbs. In order to attract young workers from the cities, some companies offer private bus services for employees making the reverse commute.
For public good, not for profit.
Farm families in the west under pressure to sell their water
Sep 1, 2016
Farm water rights increasingly going to sustain condos and suburban lawns.
The suburbs aren't immune from economic anxiety
Jun 30, 2016
Our poll shows people are feeling less stable, despite the overall improvement.
A move toward three bedrooms and two baths
by
Nova Safo
Feb 25, 2016
Half of all millennial buyers are purchasing single-family homes in the suburbs.