Trend
Downtowns Revive
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About This Trend
Despite earlierforecastsof a decline due to remote work during COVID-19, downtowns are demonstrating their durability. The urban growth notably slowed in the late 2010s for nearly all cities. The pandemic exacerbated this trend,transforming slowing growthinto a significant decline for many cities. Nonetheless, recent data indicates a stabilization in most cities, although they are still a long way from recovering their lost population.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
Trend Category:
The Future of Work and the Workplace
Timeframe: Act Now
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