What is the future of the American city?

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The coronavirus pandemic, budgetary strains, civil unrest, and stay-at-home mandates have dramatically altered the landscape for our nation’s cities. This multi-platform series from The Bond Buyer examines this in four parts, each segment focusing on a different aspect of how life in and the finances of America’s cities could be altered.

New York City, NY / USA - 3/29/2020: Empty streets of New York City during Coronavirus quarantine
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As urban flight imperils large cities, some smaller ones see opportunity

The greatest risks and potential for permanent change reside in the nation’s largest cities, ones with an outsized influence over its economy and finances.

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Wynn Resorts, MGM Close Las Vegas Casinos Amid Coronavirus Concerns
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Shuttering of ‘gathering economy’ wreaks havoc on cities, live event industries

The COVID-19 pandemic has pummeled the segments of the American economy tied to public gatherings. For the cities and industries most reliant on bringing people together, adaptation and perseverance will be critical.

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Eaton Auto Parts Manufacturing Facility Amid Pandemic
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Will remote work change central business districts?

Even before COVID-19, urban economists and planners were pointing to a trend of suburbanization of job growth. That could now accelerate, with employers at an inflection point to assess their future needs.

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Firefighters Battle The Shady Fire In Sonoma County
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How ready are America's cities for the next big crisis?

The coronavirus pandemic was something no local government could have anticipated. But it’s also raising serious concerns about cities’ preparedness for other difficult-to-predict challenges.

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How the pandemic altered life

Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros and Regional Plan Association president Tom Wright join The Bond Buyer for a discussion on the ways life and work in American cities are being altered by the pandemic — and future challenges it illuminates.

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