The current woes of the housing market and

The current woes of the housing market and subprime mortgages are only the beginning of troubles for suburbia, according to an article in The Atlantic by Christopher Leinberger, a developer, visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, and professor at urban planning at the University of Michigan. Leinberger argues that shifting demographics, tastes, and economic trends will bring about a continued revival of walkable, mixed-use centers at the expense of low-density, automobile-oriented suburbs. He cites foreclosures and empty houses in many relatively new suburban subdivisions as a sign of things to come.