Political landscapes are ruled by suburban majorities. A perpetual underclass inhabits central cities and inner-ring suburbs. Its tax base and downtown office core have ceased to grow. Streets, parks, libraries and freeways need help. Leapfrog growth creates nightmare commutes.
Inner suburbs are increasingly poor, violent and stalled in time.
They will be cities that use these wracking times to rekindle pride and define a new spirit. Dallas appeared, in fact, to be a messier bed than suspected. Di Mambro's cure was more drastic than expected. And to that, a bevy of Dallas residents added their own tough prescriptions for changes in collective behavior. I asked Di Mambro to visit San Diego soon, and he will come.