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May 24, 2013

Census shows strong growth in cities

  • Closer-in suburbs linked to a city with transit or roadways are benefiting from city growth, while far-flung areas near the metropolitan edge are fizzling.
    • By HOPE YEN
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year.

    Big cities surpassed the rate of growth of their surrounding suburbs at an even faster clip, a sign of America's continuing preference for urban living after the economic downturn quelled enthusiasm for less-crowded expanses.


     
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