
Sometimes, a hot new story will cross our desks that we need to talk about right away. That's where Upzoned comes in. Join Multistudio's Abby Newsham, Strong Towns President Chuck Marohn, and other guests to talk in depth about one big story from the week in the Strong Towns conversation, right when you want it: now.
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Is Life More Difficult for Younger Generations?
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
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.
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“Is a Middle Class Life Still Attainable?” by Tom Owens, Aaron Renn Substack (December 2024).
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Read more from Kevin Klinkenberg on Strong Towns or his Substack The Messy City.

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