'Youth Magnet' Cities Hit Midlife Crisis

Few Jobs in Places Like Portland and Austin, but the Hipsters Just Keep on Coming

The worst recession in a generation is disrupting migration patterns and overturning lives across the country. Yet, cities like Portland, along with Austin, Texas, Seattle and others, continue to be draws for the young, educated workers that communities and employers covet. What these cities share is a hard-to-quantify blend of climate, natural beauty, universities and -- more than anything else -- a reputation as a cool place to live. For now, an excess ... Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - May. 20, 2009

Excellent anecdotes in this piece, which describes how "youth magnet" cities continue to attract the post-college crowd, despite job scarcity. Deep and well reported.

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