Upzoned

Is Life More Difficult for Younger Generations?


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In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Kevin Klinkenberg, an urban designer, planner and executive director of a place management organization. They discuss how a middle-class life — especially homeownership — has become increasingly difficult for younger generations to attain. They also cover the factors that contribute to this difficulty and possible responses.

ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
  • Transcript available on our site.
  • Is a Middle Class Life Still Attainable?” by Tom Owens, Aaron Renn Substack (December 2024).

  • Read more from Kevin Klinkenberg on Strong Towns or his Substack The Messy City.

  • Abby Newsham (X/Twitter).

  • Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.

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