Building the New America: Report on trends shaping the migration of people and jobs

Report: Building the New America

How do we build a new urban model for America — one that is better aligned with the aspirations of most Americans? This newly released report examines the housing trends that are driving today's migration of people and jobs.
Feudal Future Podcast, hosted by Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky

Telework, Telehealth & Real Estate After the Pandemic with Dan Young

In the second episode of the Feudal Future podcast, Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky talk with guest Dan Young about his vision of telework and telehealth post-pandemic.
Feudal Future Podcast, hosted by Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky

Class Division, Common Sense, and Preserving Opportunity for the Global Middle Class

On the first episode of the Feudal Future podcast, Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky break down what it means to live in a feudal society, why we're headed towards one, and what we can do to start reversing the trends.
Joel Kotkin Interview on C-Span

Joel Kotkin Talks About COVID-19 Impact on Work and Life

Chapman University's Joel Kotkin on C-Span, talking about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban centers in the United States.

Cities, Suburbs, and the New America

by SMU Video — SMU-Cox Folsom Institute for Real Estate, the SMU Economics Center, and the Center for Opportunity Urbanism presented a lively discussion on Cities, Suburbs, and the New America, and Minorities, Immigrants, and Millennials in America’s Favorite Geography.
The Hollywood Sign, as seen from a nearby trail.

Homelessness in Hollywood

by Alicia Kurimska — The allure of Los Angeles may be good weather, beaches, and the glam of Hollywood. However, the area has about 50,000 who are currently experiencing homelessness. This video examines the extreme inequality of the area.
California's highspeed rail project

Joel Kotkin interviewed by Reason about California’s high speed rail project.

Reason interviews Joel Kotkin about California’s high speed rail project and current Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent announcement that he would scale back the project.
Joel Kotkin (right) moderates the discussion at the AEI Conference on Localism in America

AEI Seminar: Localism in America

Joel Kotkin moderates a panel discussion on the topic of Localism in America, a collection of essays about the promise and limits of taking on big challenges at the local level.
Tory Gattis speaks at HGAC Workshop

MAX Lanes: Handling High Capacity Traffic

Tory Gattis, Founding Senior Fellow of Center for Opportunity Urbanism, gave a presentation on MaX Lanes to HGAC High Capacity Transit Task Force.
Houston Downtown

City Spotlight: Houston, Texas

Center for Opportunity Urbanism explores Houston, Texas to understand how it's enabling the American Dream for people of all backgrounds.

City Spotlight: Austin, Texas

Center for Opportunity Urbanism takes a look at Austin, Texas to understand why its attracting an emerging generation of people and businesses.