The study argues that shrinking cities are not urban failures but a normal and complex form of post-growth development, shaped by intertwined demographic, economic, spatial, ecological, and governance changes rather than simple population decline.

… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. Minnesota’s population has grown in three ways: naturally via more births than deaths, people moving here from other states and ...

The United States Census Bureau has released a list of cities with the highest population growth. The agency tracked population growth from July 2023 to July 2024, and found that cities across the country saw increased growth. “Many population growth ...

Sometimes numbers don’t tell the whole story. The latest state population update might qualify as a case in point. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau figures, most Massachusetts communities saw a slight growth in residents from 2023 to 2024 ...