These are hard times for people living in many of our major cities. The Covid-19 pandemic, a surge in violent crime, and apathy or outright hostility directed toward law enforcement are all prompting many urban dwellers to reflect on whether they can reside in a major metropolitan area. A mere 12 percent of Americans would prefer to live in big cities if they had their choice, according to a revealing new Gallup survey.
Currently, 80 percent of the population lives in urban areas, but the largely successful experiment of working from home may usher in a major flight from the cities. This may be a particularly attractive option in urban California, where long-simmering issues are reaching the boiling point.
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