Have we suspected this all along?

A recent Wall Street Journal op-ed presents an interesting viewpoint contrary to the recent belief that Creative Class/Cities will be the final word in economic vitality.

The Rise of Family-Friendly Cities It's lifestyle, not
lattés, that our most productive workers want. http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110010911

"Such a shift in emphasis could mark a new beginning for many long-neglected urban neighborhoods across the country. It's time to recognize that today, as has been the case for millennia, families provide the most reliable foundation for successful economies."