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Diana Lind

Diana Lind is an urban policy specialist and writer. She is the founder of The New Urban Order, a Substack about the future of cities, and a visiting fellow at the Johns Hopkins SNF Agora Institute's Center for Economy and Society. Her book, “Brave New Home: Our Future in Smarter, Simpler, Happier Housing,” explores the social, economic, and environmental consequences of single-family housing in the U.S.

Articles by Diana Lind

When Yuppies Are No Longer Urban

Yuppies (young urban professionals) are fleeing the city—Diana Lind explains why it matters. This shift is reshaping housing markets and your local corner store.

Diana Lind
May 15, 2025
When Yuppies Are No Longer Urban

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