The Quiet Collapse of Road-Trip America
1. The collapse of the classic roadside diner Roadside diners thrived on predictable car traffic and affordable food. Rising food […]
The Great Southern Shuffle: States Americans Are Entering—and Leaving—and Not Talking About It
1. Texas Texas keeps showing up because it has been the single biggest magnet for domestic movers for several years
14 Cities Entering the Next Chapter With Hesitation
1. San Francisco San Francisco is trying to turn the page after a bruising few years defined by office vacancies
What Happens When Popularity Starts Working Against a City
1. New York City — When Global Demand Pushes Locals Out New York’s global appeal creates constant pressure on housing.
Where “Affordable Living” Turned Into a Waiting Game
1. Austin, Texas Austin used to be the punchline for cheap rent and great tacos, but that reputation faded fast.
14 Places Where the Idea of “Settling Down” Is Being Rewritten
1. Bentonville, Arkansas Bentonville shows how a small city can feel future-facing without losing its roots. Anchored by Walmart’s headquarters,
American Towns That Still Believe in Slow Change
1. Middlebury, Vermont Middlebury has spent decades protecting its walkable downtown and surrounding farmland, and it shows. The town has