Tag Archives: suburban

Malls Are Dying

Other than gangbangers, powerwalkers, and teenagers, who hangs out at malls anymore?

Everyone’s Leaving Detroit

According to the US Census, the city of Detroit lost a quarter of its population over the last decade. Of the 237,000 residents who moved away, mostly to nearby suburbs, 185,000 were black and 41,000 were white.

Traffic Report: “Like A Rock” Edition

I guess this is why most Texans put lift kits on their trucks.

Less Congestion, Longer Commutes?

St Louis enjoys low traffic congestion, ranked 3rd best among 31 metro areas, but Herbie Markwort of Next STL notes that while congestion is indeed low, St Louisans spend more time driving than ever, partly due to urban sprawl.