Big Cities Are Getting Richer, Leaving Suburbs Behind

For as long as cities have existed, their overall attractiveness and effectiveness have largely been determined by one measure: population growth. But as our nation has moved past the rapid growth phase of its development, that’s increasingly become ineffective. A better way to evaluate cities is by measuring their ability to attract wealth. That’s what really improves their capacity to address fiscal issues. By applying such a measure, it appears that cities are finally closing the affluence gap between themselves and their suburbs. Follow this link to read more. Sourced from: Governing