UC BERKELEY / Scholars to consider the shrinking of cities
Thanks to Fred Pilot for the link to this article about a conference on the physical and social decline of cities all over the world. They should have a conference next door on the rise of private neighborhoods.

More than 20 scholars from a dozen countries are lined up for the "Future of Shrinking Cities" symposium Thursday and Friday at International House on campus. They'll compare shrinking cities internationally, debate urban retreat in North America and discuss creative approaches for revitalizing the metropolis sliding past its prime.