Demographic Forces and Turning Points in the American City, 1950-2040

摘要: The effects of two major demographic forces are traced between 1950 and 2040: the formation aging baby boom generation reduction subsequent return large-scale immigration. These combine to mark several turning points essential for understanding changing urban condition. include depopulation “gray areas” that spurred renewal in 1950s, gentrification initiated 1970s, collapse apartment construction 1990s followed by its recovery 2000s. Looking forward, authors address substantial impact settled immigrants who now upwardly mobile. Finally, consider impacts sell-off housing massive is anticipated take place beginning 2020 discuss whether expected glut can be absorbed a relatively smaller less advantaged younger 2040s.