Cities want young people moving in — and sticking around. But not all cities succeed at this.
Studies show that young people are the “foundation of urban economic vitality” and a key driver of economic growth. If a city is hemorrhaging young people, it’s usually a sign that things aren’t going great, whether it means housing is too expensive or the job market needs some work.
With this in mind, a new study from the architecture and design firm Gensler found the U.S. cities where young people (defined as ages 18-34) are most likely to say they want to leave…