We believe that urban problems are symptoms that have a single cause. Well-intentioned people run around trying to fix up each symptom; but when we all get together and attack the cause of urban problems, we will win.

A fundamental, new approach does not mean more & more government grants to cities, nor does it mean squalor and despair for residents. Think and work with us to isolate the roots of our urban crisis. We have some ideas on this already, but need to hear yours.

To help get you started, here are some resources.

Bureau of the U.S. Census information and statistics on housing

An unusual advertisement from a South African bank

Article by a libertarian who misses something important -- can you spot it?

Guatemala Housing Crisis -- long but parts are quite interesting

Unemployment statistics on various United States cities

Big bunch of creative ideas -- will they really help in any fundamental way?

Odd but thought-provoking commentary

Unemployment forecasts -- and a good many other economic predictions too.

An excerpt from the platform of the Libertarian Party

Long Canadian discussion about worldwide unemployment

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