Dr. Lynne Dearborn Featured as Expert on Middle-Class Challenges in USA Today
November 19, 2024
Dr. Lynne Dearborn, a prominent member of the School of Architecture and Associate Director of Design in the School of Art and Design, was featured as an expert in USA Today’s 2024 Homefront Report, titled "What Cities Are Best for the Middle Class?" In the article, Dr. Dearborn highlighted the unique challenges faced by middle-class families in urban areas, noting that while cities often promise access to diverse schools, transportation, daycare, and medical services, these benefits can be overshadowed by societal preferences for single-family homes. She explained, “One major challenge facing middle-class families is that often the physical configuration of available housing options with the right related benefits do not fit that image of the single-family home or, if they do, they are not in the right price range.” Her insights reflect the School of Architecture’s dedication to exploring solutions for equitable and sustainable living environments.
