(I) For the first time since the 1920s, US cities are
growing faster than suburbs. (II) Historically, suburban
growth has been fuelled by young urban families leaving
the city. (III) But in the tough economy, young adults are
opting to stay in city rentals rather than purchase
suburban homes. (IV) Meanwhile, the normal influx of
job-seeking graduates continues – youths keep moving
in, but nobody is moving out. (V) In fact, the ‘garden
suburb’ tradition has recently come to dominate such
populous cities as New Orleans and San Francisco.