Growing Large Versus Growing Well

We can't take it for granted that a metro area that's growing a lot is growing equitably. Perhaps some so-called slow-growth metros might be showing how it should be done.

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Here’s a philosophical question for you. What’s the purpose of a city? Why did humans create cities?

The answer usually comes down to economics. Cities offer people the best opportunities for economic growth, to be a marketplace for goods, services and ideas. There are ancillary benefits that come with cities, however. The desire t…