Brookings: Topics - Demographics

Generation in Waiting : The Unfulfilled Promise of Young People in the Middle East

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Young people in the Middle East (15--29 years old) constitute about one-third of the region's population. Generation in Waiting portrays their plight, urging greater investment designed to improve the lives of this critical group.

Changing the Census? Don’t Even Think about It

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Preparations for April’s 2010 census are well underway but a last-minute amendment introduced by Sens. David Vitter (R-LA) and Robert Bennett (R-UT) threatens to derail it. In order to exclude unauthorized immigrants from the apportionment process, the Senators want to bar the Census Bureau from moving ahead unless it adds questions on citizenship and immigration status. Audrey Singer and Andrew Reamer say that the Senate should reject this amendment because it would result in inaccuracy, increased costs, and ironically disrupt the apportionment process.

Immigrant Incorporation and Local Responses

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The last two decades have witnessed unprecedented growth of the foreign-born population in new destination areas across the United States. At a session of the American Sociological Association annual meeting in San Francisco, Audrey Singer tackled the issue of immigrant incorporation in new U.S. destinations: its form and pace, variations by place, and varying responses by localities.

Metropolitan Areas Need Immigration Reform

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:24:06 GMT

As part of a new “Brookings Immigration Series,” Audrey Singer describes the new geography of immigration in the United States. She discusses how many more states and municipalities have a stake in the passage of federal immigration reform.

The Path to a New Immigration Reform

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With the new political landscape, the importance of immigration for the American economy and new policy ideas that address concerns regarding low-skill workers and border security, the ingredients are in place for comprehensive immigration reform. What are required are bold leadership, a new narrative and a commitment to overcome old stereotypes. History does not have to repeat itself on immigration policy, writes Darrell West.

The New Geography of United States Immigration

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New trends in immigration are changing communities across the United States. In describing the new geography of U.S. immigration, the restructuring of the U.S. economy, and the accompanying decentralization of cities and growth of suburbs as major employment centers, immigrant settlements have shifted to a new class of metropolitan areas, writes Audrey Singer. As a result, recent trends in immigration have placed a higher stake in the passage of federal immigration reform for states and municipalities.

Language Needs and Abilities in the Nation's Capital

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At a forum marking the five-year anniversary of the Language Access Act in the District of Columbia, Audrey Singer spoke about language needs and abilities in the nation's capital, including limited English proficient speakers and linguistically isolated households.

Big City Populations Survive the Housing Crunch

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New census numbers provide the first real glimpse of how America’s big cities appear now as the major survivors of the nation’s recent housing doldrums. William Frey concludes that it remains to be seen how unemployment will impact growth in these cities and their suburbs and how they will respond when the housing market eventually recovers.

Why Race Will Matter in Presidential Elections

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At an American Enterprise Institute and Brookings event William H. Frey discussed the importance of race-specific voting blocs and their increasing significance in upcoming presidential elections.

21st Century U.S. Immigration Includes Alabama

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Audrey Singer points out that Alabama has historically had very low levels of immigration, but within the past decade it has experienced a significant growth and change in immigrant populations.

Trends in U.S. Immigration

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At the American Society of Public Administrators’ national conference, Jill H. Wilson outlined the major trends in U.S. immigration, including its size, growth, geographic spread, and the changing origins and characteristics of immigrants.

Getting Current: Recent Demographic Trends in Metropolitan America

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Changing demographics—where people live, educational attainment, aging of boomers, diversity in population growth, poverty rates—raises key policy and program issues for the new government in Washington. In view of that, the Metropolitan Policy Program has compiled and detailed important trends that are shaping the nation’s engines of economic growth and opportunity.

Bursting “Migration Bubble” Favors Coastal Metros, Urban Cores

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Census estimates show that the most footloose nation in the world is now staying put. William Frey explains that America’s migration levels, like stock market values, have plummeted. And the usual suspects—formerly booming Arizona and Florida and hemorrhaging older cities like New York and Los Angeles—reveal this new demographic reversal.

Politics, Policy and the 2010 Decennial Census

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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March 18, 2009, 2:00 PM to 04:00 PM

With the 2010 Census a little over a year away, the nation is at a critical juncture in its planning and preparation for the next decennial enumeration. On March 18, the Brookings Institution and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) hosted a discussion on urgent and emerging issues affecting the coming census.

Obama's Policy Challenges and the Future of U.S. Immigration

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Centre, Audrey Singer outlined major immigration trends, federal policy reform elements, and discussed how the American immigration debate has moved from the federal level into the states and localities.

Prince William County Case Study: Immigrants, Politics, and Local Response in Suburban Washington

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The failure of federal immigration reform in 2007 has reverberated in some fast-growing local areas, including in Virginia’s Prince William County—where community leaders and residents successfully organized to pressure county government to crack down on illegal immigration. Following these trends for a year, Audrey Singer, Jill Wilson and Brooke DeRenzis have completed a case study of the local, regional, and ultimately, national factors that led Prince William County to adopt new policies toward unauthorized immigrants.

Tempest Over the Census

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Congressional Black Caucus and Hispanic advocacy groups cried foul over Sen. Judd Gregg’s abortive nomination for Commerce Secretary because of census concerns, while conservative groups pilloried White House moves to assuage them. Andrew Reamer argues that both sides’ concerns would be best addressed by focusing on the Census Bureau itself.

Demographic and Economic Trends in the National Capital Region and their Effects on Children, Youth and Families

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greater Washington Research at Brookings presented information on the demographic and economic trends of the Washington Rregion to Venture Philanthropy Partners, a regional philanthropic organization. The analysis focuses on the stresses and challenges facing a region that is generally prosperous but with some geographic areas and populations in economic distress.

Economy, Housing Woes Slow Migration, Census Shows

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New census estimates provide the first real glimpse of how migration and population growth may be responding to the housing slowdown, job losses, and broader recession. William Frey concludes that this economic downturn is not isolated to specific regions with slumping industries. Both Michigan and Florida lost migrants, while other states saw dramatic one-year drops in persons moving in. "We seem to be in a land of transitory limbo," he writes.

The Sun Corridor as Mountain Mega: One of America's Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help It Prosper

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

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November 21, 2008, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

The authors of the report, “Mountain Megas: America’s Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help Them Prosper” held a forum in Phoenix to discuss population growth and economic/demographic change in America’s Intermountain West.

Recent Immigration to Philadelphia: Regional Change in a Re-Emerging Gateway

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Immigration to metropolitan Philadelphia has been rising recently after several stagnant decades. This paper examines recent trends in immigration to the region with attention to the varied immigrant groups, the opportunities they bring, and the challenges for policymakers, service providers, and communities across the area. The report argues for the development of a Regional Council on Immigration to best address the needs of the area’s newcomers.

A Demographic Breakthrough for Democrats

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Democrats pushed out of their demographic rut during Tuesday’s election, according to new analysis by William Frey and Ruy Teixeira. The authors of ongoing political demographics reports on the “battleground states” write that the party’s appeal has extended to new growth regions and to demographic segments that eluded the party’s grasp in the last two presidential elections. America’s growing metropolitan identity, they found, is especially potent within the fast-growing battleground states.

Megapolitan Las Vegas: One of America’s Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help It Prosper

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

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October 28, 2008, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

On Tuesday, October 28, the authors of the report, “Mountain Megas: America’s Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help Them Prosper” held a forum in Las Vegas to discuss population growth and economic/demographic change in America’s Intermountain West.

Latin America: Coming of Age

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Apart from the new pressures of the global financial crisis, the countries of Latin America are enjoying a period of economic growth, prosperity, and stable democracies. Yet these countries are also experiencing a great demographic change that will place more demand on their economies and governments. Leonardo Martinez-Diaz explains what these trends will mean for the region.

Demographic Keys to the 2008 Election

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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October 20, 2008, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

On October 20, Brookings hosted a discussion of the key demographic trends that are decisively reshaping the political landscape of the United States and their impact on the 2008 election. A new book from Brookings Press, Red, Blue and Purple America: The Future of Election Demographics (2008), edited by Brookings Visiting Fellow Ruy Teixeira, puts these trends in context.

The Political Geography of Virginia and Florida: Bookends of the New South

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this analysis of what they term “the battleground states,” William Frey and Ruy Teixeira crunch the demographic and voting numbers to determine which voters will decide the 2008 presidential contest in Virginia and Florida.

The Political Geography of Ohio, Michigan, and Missouri: Battlegrounds in the Heartland

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Political Geography of America’s Purple States: Five Trends That Will Decide the 2008 Election

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

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October 10, 2008, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

A briefing on a new series of reports on the political demography of "purple" states in the 2008 election. Authors William Frey and Ruy Teixeira highlighted the political and demographic trends in the 10 battleground states: Virginia, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Assessing America’s Infrastructure Challenges

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation Robert Puentes provides a deeper understanding of the range of demographic and market forces which effect American infrastructure and investment opportunities and possibilities therein.

The Climate of Opinion: State Views on Climate Change and Policy Options

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The 2008 presidential race may be the first in which the candidates’ positions on climate change have some influence on electoral outcome. Barry Rabe and Christopher Borick examine public attitudes toward climate change, with particular emphasis on policy options, including how to design and implement policies with states that have very different levels of capacity and patterns of emissions growth.

Demographic Trends Affecting Transportation in the U.S.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation Robert Puentes provides a deeper understanding of trends that are impacting metropolitan America and how those trends may impact the transportation demand and service in the coming decades. The presentation stresses several key points including dramatic changes in household formation, the increasing diversity reflected in both cities and suburban areas, and the key spatial effects on the American landscape.

The Political Geography of the Intermountain West: The New Swing Region

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Long viewed as a GOP stronghold, the Intermountain West states have recently elected a number of Democrats in statewide races. In this analysis of what they term “the new swing region,” William Frey and Ruy Teixeira crunch the demographic and voting numbers to determine which voters where will decide the 2008 presidential contest in Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona.

The Census Projects Minority Surge

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New census projections target the U.S. population to reach “minority majority” status by the year 2042—the year when the white population dips to below half of the total. While this may seem a long way off, William Frey writes that the impending minority surge will impact the youth vote, workforce diversity and cradle-to-grave policies sooner than many anticipate.

A Reason to Believe: Examining the Factors that Determine Americans’ Views on Global Warming

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

During the past two years, public perceptions of global warming have shifted significantly in the U.S. In the first of a two-part series, Barry Rabe and Christopher Borick examine the factors that drive individual views on global warming.

Mountain Megas: America’s Newest Metropolitan Places

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:15:00 GMT

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July 22, 2008, 11:15 AM to 2:30 PM

On Tuesday, July 22, the authors of a new report, “Mountain Megas: America’s Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help Them Prosper” held a forum in Denver to discuss population growth and economic/demographic change in America’s Intermountain West.

Older Cities Hold On to More People, Census Shows

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

High gas prices and the housing market slowdown are reversing past population declines for older U.S. cities, new Census data show. William Frey writes that the South and interior West still contain most of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. But older cities like Boston, Chicago and St. Paul began adding residents again in the past year, as formerly hot destinations like Phoenix, Dallas and Las Vegas began to cool off.

The Youth of Iran

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:30:00 GMT

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July 10, 2008, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

The fourth session of the Iran Working Group was held on July 10, 2008, at the Brookings Institution. The featured speakers were Iason Athanasiadis and Dr. Djavad Salehi-Isfahani. They shared their expertise on the topic of the youth of Iran, a crucial demographic group between the ages of 15 and 29 that comprises more than one-third of the nation’s population.

Middle East’s Economic Paradox

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

According to a recent study by the Middle East Youth Initiative, the region loses $25 billion a year due to youth unemployment. Navtej Dhillon, MEYI Director/Fellow, Jad Chaaban, Assistant Professor at American University of Beirut, and Tarik Yousef, Brookings Senior Fellow and Dean of the Dubai School of Government, discuss country statistics and regional policy implications.

Is 2008 a Post-Partisan Year?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pietro Nivola examines whether American politics are at a dawn of a “post-partisan” age. Many speculate that the divide between Democrats and Republicans is narrowing, and a new era of bipartisan comity is just around the corner. Nivola argues otherwise.

Moving to Opportunity

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jeffrey Kling talks about housing policy, in particular about the use of housing vouchers in a speech given to the French Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Solidarity.

Why Are Women Still Not Running for Public Office?

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Women in the United States remain severely under-represented in our political institutions. Jennifer Lawless and Richard Fox argue that this is because women do not run for office at the same rate men do. They offer guidance to organizations and individuals seeking to increase the number of women in elected positions.

Vote Like Thy Neighbor

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The ideological differences between the political parties are growing, write Pietro Nivola and William Galston, and political polarization has become akin to political segregation. You are less likely to live near someone whose politics differ from your own. While many Americans want less polarization, they argue, "the underlying structure of our politics remains so deeply divided, the 2008 election may not requite their wish."

Pennsylvania Speaks: The Democratic Contest Will Continue

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the Pennsylvania primary, Hillary Clinton won an overwhelming victory, writes senior fellow William Galston. These results have quieted calls for her to leave the race and will probably slow the steady flow of superdelegates to Obama. Nonetheless, her path to the nomination remains steep.

The Political Geography of Pennsylvania: Not Another Rust Belt State

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the first in a series of reports on the demographic and political dynamics under way in 10 “battleground” states that will be crucial in deciding the 2008 election, the authors examine the political geography of Pennsylvania to explore whether the state will become more Democratic, remain closely divided or even go Republican for the first time in five elections.

Obama Criticized for 'Bitter' Blue-Collar Remarks

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Visiting Fellow Ruy Teixeira and experts appear on NPR's Talk of the Nation to discuss the Pennsylvania primary and the working-class vote.

The Decline of the White Working Class and the Rise of a Mass Upper Middle Class

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this Brookings working paper, Visting Fellow Ruy Teixeira and Alan Abramowitz at Emory examine shifts in U.S. class structure, including the decline of the white working class and the rise of a mass upper middle class, and discuss their political implications.

Migration to Hot Housing Markets Cools Off

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Migration to America's fastest growing cities have tapered off in the last year, according to the latest Census data results. Would-be homebuyers in previously hot housing markets are unable to obtain the homes they desire, leaving them in limbo. William Frey examines the regions across America weathering the downturn.

Race, Immigration and America’s Changing Electorate

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

William Frey presents findings on how race and immigration will impact the political geography of the presidential election in November. While conventional wisdom holds that black, Hispanic and Asian minorities are clustered in specific regions and locales, Frey’s research shows that this is changing dramatically. He examines how these race and ethnic groups differ from each other on key political issues and provides an assessment of their projected impact in key "purple" battleground states for future elections.

The Search for the Next Soccer Mom: Trends to Watch in 2008

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The evolution of American politics is bound up with demographic and geographic change. So what are the trends to watch in 2008? A number of them are examined by Visiting Fellow Ruy Teixeira and AEI's Karlyn Bowman.

The Future of Red, Blue and Purple America: Election Demographics, 2008 and Beyond

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:30:00 GMT

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February 28, 2008, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Campaign 2008 has already provided some tantalizing clues about the demographic and geographic shifts underway in red, blue and purple America. At this conference, leading demographers, geographers and analysts examined seven of the most important changes and explained where these trends came from, assessed their likely effects on this year’s election and outlined the ways they may affect our political future and the policy challenges both parties have to face.

Religion and American Politics: More Secular, More Evangelical...or Both?

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

E.J. Dionne and John Green investigate the mix of secular and religious politics in the United States during the post-war period and whether faith-based polarization has a political impact in the 2008 Election.

Population Dynamics in the District of Columbia since 2000

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Evidence from a variety of sources indicates that there is renewed interest in living in the District of Columbia. Brooke DeRenzis reviews changes among D.C.’s population since 2000 and examines movement in and out of the city. She finds that the city has drawn newcomers from across the country. Many of those leaving the District are settling in the Washington region’s suburbs.

Walkable Urbanism is Changing City Life

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Leinberger discusses walkable urbanism, and how the desire for more walkable urban spaces is changing the housing market in America's cities as people seek alternatives to driving.

The Future of Red, Blue and Purple America

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A key contributor to political polarization in the U.S. frequently overlooked is the demographic and geographic changes in the electorate that have altered the sizes of different population groups and even shifted their political orientations over time. Brookings Ruy Teixeira examines the new wave of demographic and geographic changes currently washing over the U.S. and their profound effects on future politics.

Housing Bust Shatters State Migration Patterns

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

William Frey's analysis of the new Census Bureau annual estimates of state population changes for 2006-7 shows that the sinking housing market has yanked back high-flying states like Nevada and Arizona. An even bigger tug in growth occurred in Florida, another housing-boom driven state. With credit harder to get and the disappearance of housing deals, the allure of these states appears to have dimmed.

Agent-Based Modeling and Spatial Population Dynamics Workshop

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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December 07, 2007, 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM

The Brookings Center on Social and Economic Dynamics and the Metropolitan Policy Program jointly hosted an NICHD funded Agent Based Modeling and Spatial Population Dynamics Workshop at the Brookings Institution. Researchers from across the country attended the workshop to discuss current projects, to gain insight into agent-based modeling, and to unearth issues for future research collaboration.

Walkable Urbanism

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Leinberger discusses his book about the most walkable urban and metro areas in the United States with Nicole Lapin from CNN.

The Hispanic Family in Flux

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Roberto Suro illustrates some key trends about Hispanic families in the United States to stimulate a policy discussion that accounts for the dynamism and diversity that characterizes them.

Youth Exclusion in Iran: The State of Education, Employment and Family Formation

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Iran’s large youth population has led to overcrowding in schools, gender imbalance in the marriage market and increased pressure on the nation’s rigid formal labor market. By focusing on three crucial transitions, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani and Daniel Egel analyze the challenges facing youth in Iran and opportunities for the country to tap into its demographic dividend.

Coping with Demographic Uncertainty

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Jason Furman (September 2007)

Resettling New Orleans: The First Full Picture from the Census

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Using new Census data, we provide the first full picture of who lived in New Orleans and its region after the hurricanes of 2005, and what types of residents moved in, stayed, or remained displaced one year after the storm.

New Orleans, a 'Whole Other City'?

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Writing in the Times-Picayune, William Frey examines the demographics of New Orleans? recovery and warns that the clock is ticking on the return of middle class residents.

Preparations for 2010: Is the Census Bureau Ready for the Job Ahead?

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Before a subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Andrew Reamer's testimony emphasized the importance of the decennial Census to the nation and assessed the readiness of the federal government for the 2010 count.

Mapping the Growth of Older America

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Aging baby boomers constitute this decade's fastest growing age group, expanding nearly 50 percent in size from 2000 to 2010. This group -- more highly educated, with more professional women, and more diverse than its predecessors -- will add new stresses .

America Should Be Economically Strategic About Her Future

Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Immigration reform needs to be more than a fixation on the nation's undocumented immigrants, writes William Frey in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We must also give serious reflection to the overall structure of the system, for it is these immigrants w

Immigration Agreement

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

After weeks of negotiations with the White House, a bipartisan group of Senators announced what could be the largest overhaul of immigration reform law in more than 40 years. The compromise would offer quick legal status to the nation's 12 million undocumented workers while fortifying the border. William Frey talks with CBS Up to the Minute about the government's bi-partisan agreement on immigration.

The Impact of Immigration on States and Localities

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Audrey Singer explained the impact of immigration on local communities, including how foreign-born settlement patterns have shifted during the past 15 years, the local role in integrating these newcomers, and, finally, a proposed federal response.

Immigrant Gateways: Faces of the Next Cities

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Changing demographics, including languages spoken and English proficiency, have implications for how to best incorporate and serve local populations. In this keynote address before the Urban Libraries Council, Audrey Singer discusses the implications

A Nation in Transition: What the Urban Age Means for the United States

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In an address to a gathering of the Urban Age in New York City, Bruce Katz argues that contrary to popular opinion, the United States exemplifies the world?s drive towards urbanization, and that to remain prosperous, the U.S. must recognize the centr

Immigration Reform: Prospects and Possibilities

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:30:00 GMT

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April 26, 2007, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Refugee Resettlement in Metropolitan America

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In their presentation at the Association of American Geographers annual meeting, Jill H. Wilson and Audrey Singer examine the patterns and implications of refugee resettlement in U.S. metropolitan areas.

Twenty-first Century Gateways: Immigrant Incorporation in Suburban America

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the Association of American Geographers annual meeting, Audrey Singer presented an overview of the forthcoming book, Twenty-First Century Gateways: Immigrant Incorporation in Suburban America.

A Pathway to the Middle Class: Migration and Demographic Change in Prince George's County

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A dynamic county in a rapidly changing region, Prince George's County has experienced significant demographic transformation during the last 15 years. This paper examines how migration has contributed to the changing demographic landscape of Prince George's County.

The 2010 Census: What State, Local, and Tribal Governments Need to Know

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:30:00 GMT

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March 22, 2007, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Reforming U.S. Immigration Policy: Open New Pathways to Integration

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Roughly 12 million people reside illegally in the United States. More are joining the workforce, and nearly half of these households have children. As presidential candidates debate solutions, Audrey Singer offers ideas for reform.

America's New Demographics: Regions, Metros, Cities, Suburbs and Exurbs

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation, William H. Frey discusses how demographic mega-trends are shaping the ""demographic personalities"" of the nation's regions, metropolitan areas, central cities, suburbs and exurbs in fundamental ways.

America's Regional Demographics in the '00s Decade

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In the first decade of the 21st Century, it is becoming clear that America’s demography will become far more multifaceted than we have known in the past. Two of the main demographic engines, propelling these changes, are discussed in this report.

Finding Exurbia

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the North American Regional Science Council, Alan Berube presents findings from a new Brookings report that provides a comprehensive look at where exurbs are located in the United States, who lives there, and what factors may

The Changing Shape of the City

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at Rail-Volution, a conference dedicated to building livable communities, Robert Puentes discusses the latest demographic trends that are affecting the health and vitality of cities and first suburbs.

Seattle: Still Yearning To Be Free

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Audrey Singer and David Jackson outline refugee origination and destination trends since the early 1980s with focus on the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

Neighborhood Housing Markets and the Memphis Model: Linking Information to Neighborhood Action in Memphis, Tennessee

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Although downtown revitalization and innovative mixed-income redevelopment are reinvigorating deteriorated inner-city neighborhoods in cities across the country, too little attention is paid to declining middle-income neighborhoods.

The Great Divide: Polarization in American Politics

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

It has become conventional wisdom that contemporary American politics is deeply and debilitatingly polarized. But is this supposition true? William Galston and Pietro Nivola examine the extent of polarization in American ideology, culture and politics.

U.S. Population Tops 300 Million and Shows Accelerating Growth

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty-nine years after hitting the 200 million mark, the U.S. population reached 300 million Tuesday, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. A demographer discusses the significance of the figure and the accelerating growth trend.

A Country of Newcomers

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The truth is, it is immigration that is driving the growth of the U.S. population. In fact, odds are that the 300-millionth American will be the child of immigrants or an immigrant himself.

America at 300 Million

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Gregg Easterbrook (10/08/06)

Six Ways Cities Can Reach Their Economic Potential

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Federal urban policy needs to reflect our changing economy and society.

Finding Exurbia: America's Fast-Growing Communities at the Metropolitan Fringe

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the hullabaloo from political analysts, media, and local growth activists, just 6 percent of large metro area residents live in an exurb, and these exurbs vary from affordable housing havens, to ranchettes for the wealthy, to hopscotch project

From 'There' to 'Here': Refugee Resettlement in Metropolitan America

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Though comprising only 10 percent of annual immigration to the U.S., refugees are a distinct component of the foreign-born population in many metropolitan areas.

Give Illegal Immigrants Licenses and Obligations

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Peter Skerry; Los Angeles Times (8/20/06)

Area Immigrants: Census Survey

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this Washington Post chat, Audrey Singer discussed how Washington has joined the ranks of other major immigrant destinations such as Miami, Chicago, Houston and Dallas.

Special Edition of the Katrina Index: A One-Year Review of Key Indicators of Recovery in Post-Storm New Orleans

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Research Brief

Building a Better New Orleans: A Review of and Plan for Progress One Year after Hurricane Katrina

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Research Brief

Kids in the City: Indicators of Child Well-Being in Large Cities from the 2004 American Community Survey

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This report analyses the data from the Census Bureau's 2004 American Community Survey on the 50-largest cities in the U.S.

Racial Division and Concentrated Poverty in U.S. Cities

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation, Bruce Katz provides an overview of current patterns of racial and ethnic separation in the United States, using the Chicago, Washington DC, and New Orleans metros as case studies.

Bringing Legal Immigrants into the Mainstream

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Anna Paulson and Audrey Singer, American Banker (6/23/06)

Katrina and Rita Impacts on Gulf Coast Populations: First Census Findings

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

An analysis of the first U.S. Census Bureau data regarding the demographic impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the population of the Gulf Coast region.

Growing Inclusively: Why Doing the Right Thing Is the Competitive Thing in the Twin Cities

Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Katz spoke to at the annual Minnesota Meeting on May 24, 2006. In his address, Katz outlined the broad economic and demographic changes currently roiling the nation and the four new rules of economic success. He discussed how the Minneapolis-St

Charting a Course for Downtown Living: Denver

Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation to the Downtown Denver Partnership, Alan Berube examines demographic trends in downtowns, compares Downtown Denver to its West Coast peers, and explores future opportunities for downtown residential growth in Denver and elsewhere

Good News and Bad News: Westchester County and America's First Suburbs

Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this keynote presentation at the fourth annual Not-for-Profit Leadership Summit, Robert Puentes outlined the opportunities and assets of America's older, inner-ring, "first" suburbs and what local non-profits in Westchester, NY can do to ensure that they are prepared to meet the challenges these communities are facing.

Developing State Indices of Child Well-Being

Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by William O'Hare