A few excellent articles worth sharing:
1. Here’s How Much Money You Must Earn To Buy A Home In 25 Big US Cities via Business Insider
Although this doesn’t seem to take into account the enormous amounts of debt and extravagant living expenses of most Americans, it does point to the fact that homeownership is relatively affordable for most of us. In Cincinnati, where the average home is just over $100k, “the American dream” is well within reach.
2. Pigs and Chickens Save Struggling Kansa School via World
I might not be a fan of standardized schooling, in general, but I could get behind an agricultural-based school. I wonder what this would do in an urban setting in the Midwest?
3. Chicago Aims to Beat Detroit on Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban via NextCity
Our city has a few horse-drawn carriages in the Central Business District and, as a downtown resident, I’ve heard varied opinions about them. This article offers an interesting discussion about the issue and how it’s playing out in two other cities.
4. The Yuppie Price Index for Services via Locality
Cincinnati was not included in this list (I wonder why?), but it’s interesting nonetheless. What exactly does it cost to be a yuppie in this city?
5. The Case for Big Cities, in 1 Map via the Washington Post
In 31 states, one or two metro areas account for the vast majority of economic output in the state. Those numbers make clear that while you may like to hate on big cities, you — and we — need them.
It’s hard to ignore such striking facts. I would love to see one done on a local level. There’s got to be some Cincinnati-based data analyst willing to put together a similar study (and infographic!) for our region…
Enjoy!
the walking green 