More Evidence of Kids in Cities

Posted by on January 23, 2007

It seems the sidewalks of center city Philadelphia are becoming increasingly crowded with strollers as more and more families are chosing to raise their kids in the urban core.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a surge in the number of families with kids moving downtown.

"They are part - a surprising part - of Center City's future: young, well-educated, affluent, eager participants in a renaissance that has swelled the downtown population 11 percent - to 88,000 - in just seven years.

"They also represent one of the biggest challenges facing Philadelphia's next mayor and City Council: Will they stay, or will they vote with their feet if the city cannot maintain momentum in revitalizing Center City and improving schools?"

Read the full story here.