Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time

This urgent exploration of why American society is in trouble-and how to fix it, starting with the places we call home-is an “essential and engaging read for everyone who wants to better understand the challenges facing our cities, towns and our nation.” (Richard Florida, author ofThe Rise of the Creative Class)

The neighborhoods we live in impact our lives in so many ways: they determine who we know, what resources and opportunities we have access to, the quality of schools our kids go to,...