A really brilliant interview with Enrico Moretti, a researcher in labour and urban economics.
He makes two points on the future of post-pandemic cities, which, due to agglomeration effects he sees as bright.
There will be two forces – the first as employers accept some working from home, workers will accept a longer commute if it is less frequent, thereby growing the size of cities and hence the amenities they support.
This process will also lighten the load on the urban core – thereby making it more attractive.
