Thomas Sugrue

Continuing housing crisis: Ghost suburbs and empty real estate

Some 1.5 million homes are sitting vacant in the United States, shaking confidence and changing the landscape throughout the country.

How to Emerge from Default and Debt: Lessons from Cleveland

Falling Home Values Hurt Property Tax Revenues for Local Governments

‘Skateboarders Take Over Swimming Pools’ as America’s Homes Lay Vacant

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Living Cities aims to stretch philanthropic dollars

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