Topic – Growth
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Fast metro growth=lower incomes
Study links poverty, growth
Faster metropolitan growth rates are associated with lower incomes, greater income declines, and higher poverty rates, according to a new study.
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Chain stores concern some Brooklynites
Concerned by replacing locals
As chain stores move into Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, some locals worry about the loss of local character and small businesses.
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City of Houston adds 2nd most residents, 2000-2009
New York City is #1
New Census figures reveal New York and Houston added the most people between 2000-2009.
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Houston tops in population gains in last 5 years
2010 Census Preview
Houston strongest, but all Texas cities are estimated to see particularly strong growth rates in the 2010 Census results.
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Economist: vehicle miles traveled does not cause growth
VMT may decrease productivity
A new paper finds that an increase in the amount people drive actually causes a decrease in per capita economic productivity.
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Mark Ellis
TPC Interviews
The Gulf Coast Freight Rail District chairman discusses TPC, rail, alternative transportation, and the need for roadway maintenance.
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Scott Elmer
TPC Interviews
The Missouri City Director of Public Works discusses balancing maintenance and new construction, the role of transit, and public involvement in planning.
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Debate continues over high-speed rail
Analysts look at land use, CO2
Economist Edward Glaeser completes his series on high-speed rail, followed by responses from Streetsblog's Ryan Avent.
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