Currently, more than 50% of the United States population lives in suburbs. So what role will they play in the future of cities? In this episode, we explore how the suburbs arose, what it has meant for our cities, and how they might change as cities do. 

(3:35) The history of suburbanization in Detroit

(8:10) Why people are moving back to cities

(10:15) How cutting down on commutes can transform cities

(13:30) How to nudge people away from car ownership

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