The Migration of Millions: 2017 State Population Estimates
by Wendell Cox — Texas added the most new residents of any state over the past year according to the July 1, 2017 estimates of the United States Census Bureau.
Entries by Wendell Cox
Suburbs & Exurbs Grab Nearly All Metropolitan Growth
by Wendell Cox — The pattern of suburban (and exurban) population growth in the suburbs and exurbs that has dominated the United States since World War II has returned and is intensifying.
Los Angeles Transit Ridership Losses Lead National Decline
by Wendell Cox — In recent days, two well placed commentaries have detailed the recent declines both in US transit ridership, and in particular, Los Angeles, where the decline is most severe.
A U.S. Home Ownership Turnaround?
by Wendell Cox — The Census Bureau reports that home ownership in the U.S. rose to 63.9 percent in the third quarter of 2017, continuing the rising trend since the second quarter of 2016…
Progressive Cities: Home of the Worst Housing Inequality
by Wendell Cox — America’s most highly regulated housing markets are also reliably the most progressive in their political attitudes.
Houston Land Use Gets Bad Rap
by Wendell Cox — Yes, the Houston metropolitan area storm was so intense that no plan could have prevented the flooding devastation. Yet, through the years, Houston’s land use regulation has been roundly criticized…
Elusive Population Growth in the City of Los Angeles
by Wendell Cox — For the better part of two decades, Los Angeles County has led the nation in domestic migration losses – the number of people moving out compared to those moving in.
A Roadmap to Job-Creating Transportation Infrastructure
In this report on the nation’s infrastructure, Wendell Cox explores the best ways to address broad public concern about our flagging transportation infrastructure without increasing both the national debt and federal deficit.
Dispersed Cities: Starting the 3rd Decade
by Wendell Cox
Cities (urban areas or settlements) have been around for millennia. Over that time, cities have changed in form and function. But the way that people move around the city has materially changed only twice.
Driving Alone Hits High, Transit Hits Low in Post-Car City of Los Angeles
by Wendell Cox
According to NY Times and other media, the car used to be “king” in the city (municipality) of Los Angeles. Multiple stories seeks to portray the nation’s second largest municipality as a rising transit city; but has Los Angeles fundamentally changed?