An incisive look at the consequences of today's costly and damaging
suburban lifestyle
In The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome, Bloomberg News' John Wasik exposes the
economic, cultural, environmental, and health problems underlying life
in suburbia. Wasik provides powerful insights into how the U.S. suburban
lifestyle has become unsustainable and what can be done to salvage it.
His observations are firmly grounded in exclusive on-the-ground
research, interviews with thought leaders, and the latest studies and
statistics. The book
- Exposes the untold truths about suburban home ownership: green isn't
always so green, life isn't cheaper after accounting for gas, water,
and taxes, and modern suburban living isn't so idyllic considering the
toll it takes on our health
- Includes exclusive research and analysis by experts in the field that
debunks the many myths associated with suburban living
- Explores innovative solutions being developed in cities across the
country
The American Dream of moving further from a city to buy a bigger house
and find better schools has become a costly nightmare. The Cul-de-Sac
Syndrome examines why and what can be done.