Finding Exurbia

The Brookings Institution sheds some light on the growing number of "exurbs" in the United States.

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December 1, 2006, 5:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

In this presentation at the 53rd annual meetings of the North American Regional Science Council, Alan Berube presents findings from a new Brookings report that provides a comprehensive look at where exurbs -- fast-growing areas at the urban/rural fringe -- are located in the United States, who lives there, and what factors may be fueling their expansion.

Thanks to Sarah Jolda

FULL STORY: Finding Exurbia

Friday, November 17, 2006 in The Brookings Institution

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