For the Newark haters: Newark increased in population for the first time in 60 years (square footage, live)

[Ilovethecommunity]

As Newark's population grows for first time in 60 years, hope emerges for a city renaissance | NJ.com

When Newark makes a comeback you will have to find another city to bash.

[nybbler]

I am not holding my breath.

Besides, for Newark to make a comeback, it'd have to have been ahead in the first place. For most of it's history it's been a bad place; the period between WWII and the riots is the exception, not the rule.

[NJBest]

Well, they are in the process of gentrification. It'll attract wealthier folks, but not necessarily a larger population. Wealthier folks like more square footage.

[JERSEY MAN]

well after a 60 year decline if one person moved there it would be an increase. Remember the realtors saying "Buy now before it's too late"

[CaptainNJ]

shows how desperate some people are in this bad economy.

[66nexus]

Originally Posted by nybbler

I am not holding my breath.

Besides, for Newark to make a comeback, it'd have to have been ahead in the first place. For most of it's history it's been a bad place; the period between WWII and the riots is the exception, not the rule.

Perhaps you don't realize, but well before even the first World War Newark was one of the wealthiest communities in the United States.

In fact, it actually BEGAN its decline following WWII where folks could move into the suburbs and still work in the cities. Newark didn't annex the way many other cities did.

[GiantRutgersfan]

unfortunately, i think it is because of less upward mobility of the people who live there then anything...

Normally a certain % of people who grew up there would "upgrade" into a better town. A lot less people have good enough jobs to do so now.

[MJJersey]

Sounds like the Essex County Jail is finally reaching full capacity.

[Retriever]

...or maybe it's just a case of mass hysteria...

[soug]

Wow the negativity of this thread so far is just sad.