St. Louis on the Air

Demographer warns St. Louis could face early consequences of America’s falling birth rate


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The U.S. birth rate has dropped to a historic low — and demographer Ness Sándoval warns St. Louis will be one of the first major cities to feel the economic and social fallout. He shares what needs to happen for St. Louis to avoid more loss and why the city should take cues from Detroit to incentivize young families to live and work in the region. Action St. Louis Executive Director Kayla Reed also joins the conversation to discuss the May 16 tornado’s displacement of north St. Louis residents and why temporary housing programs are so important to keep affected families as close to their homes and communities as possible.
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