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Pete Saunders

I write about cities, with an emphasis on the Rust Belt

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How Perceptions Impact Communities – Another Chicago Example

The Obama Presidential Center on June 3, 2026, just prior to its grand opening. It sits prominently on Chicago’s south lakefront, which has been undergoing a steady rebound. Source: gettyimages.com

(Note: It’s been tough to deliver regular...

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The Obama Presidential Center's Here

A view of John Lewis Plaza at the Obama Presidential Center, at yesterday’s grand opening in Chicago. Source: gettyimages.com

Happy Juneteenth, everyone.

Yesterday, thousands of invited dignitaries, and thousands more Chicago residents, g...

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Running All Of Chicago’s Streets

Joabe Barbosa (center) celebrates the completion of his 4,000 mile trek to run every street block in Chicago. He was joined by an estimated 1,000 supporters at the completion. Source: gettyimages.com

OK. I understand that the take I’m abou...

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The Midwest Rebound: Is It Real?

East 4th Street in Cleveland. Source: gettyimages.com

There’s been a lot of information coming out in recent months about some sort of rebound happening in America’s midsection. Large cities that have lost residents for decades are now gai...

19 days ago
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CSY Replay #50: Rust Belt Expatriates And The Diaspora

Detroit Lions football fans at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, September 22, 2024. Source: facebook.com

(Note: Since this past spring, there’s been quite a few articles about a noticeable demographic shift going on in Midwestern states...

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