A False Prosperity: The Hidden Cost of Suburban Sprawl

From the Imagine Austin Speaker Series –

The next Imagine Austin Speaker Series event will host Chuck Marohn of Strong Towns.

Since the late 1940s, Americans have been lured out to the suburbs with promises of wealth and increased quality of life. To many, those promises feel empty today when faced with substantial debt, rising housing costs, lengthy commutes, and little sense of community. In his talk, Mr. Marohn will discuss the relationship between mobility, household affordability, and suburban sprawl, including the pitfalls of auto-oriented development as well as present his approach to building more connected, sustainable, and prosperous neighborhoods.