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October 9, 2012 | 6:30 p.m.
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The future outlook builds on a review of how demographic forces have spurred turning points in the past. Knowledge of future demographics is then used to gain insights about what lies ahead. Topics include aging of the baby boomers, immigration and upward mobility, housing preference changes, the return of multifamily housing, the future course of homeownership and the lag in political awareness. Explicitly demonstrated and discussed are methods for helping voters and elected officials to better see ahead.
Dowell Myers is a professor in the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development and director of the Population Dynamics Research Group. Myers holds a Ph.D. in urban and regional planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and he also studied demography and sociology at Harvard University. He has a master of planning degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and an undergraduate degree in anthropology from Columbia University. Well-known as a specialist in demographic trends and their relation to all areas of policy and planning, Myers has a particular expertise in projecting the future and conveying knowledge useful for public decision making. Myers has testified before the U.S. Congress at Ellis Island and before the California Legislature. He frequently addresses civic groups, real estate and planning organizations and educators.
Nationally known for his research, in the last five years Myers has received awards for the best book on understanding immigration for his Immigrants and Boomers: Forging a New Social Contract for the Future of America, Russell Sage, New York, 2007, best article of 2008 for "Aging Baby Boomers and the Generational Housing Bubble," an award for best educator and the Haynes award for greatest research impact. His newest work seeks ways to communicate scientific findings from demography to an audience of voters who are trying to make the right decisions about the future.
Dowell Myers is a professor in the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development and director of the Population Dynamics Research Group. Dr. Myers holds a Ph.D. in urban and regional planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and he also studied demography and sociology at Harvard University. He has a Master of Planning degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and an undergraduate degree in anthropology from Columbia University. Well-known as a specialist in demographic trends and their relation to all areas of policy and planning, Dr. Myers has a particular expertise in projecting the future and conveying knowledge useful for public decision making. Dr. Myers has testified before the U.S. Congress at Ellis Island and before the California Legislature, and he frequently addresses civic groups, real estate and planning organizations, and bodies of educators.
Nationally known for his research innovations, in the last 5 years Myers has received awards for the best book on understanding immigration (Immigrants and Boomers: Forging a New Social Contract for the Future of America, Russell Sage, New York, 2007), best article of 2008 ("Aging Baby Boomers and the Generational Housing Bubble"), an award for best educator, and the Haynes award for greatest research impact. His newest work is seeking ways to communicate scientific findings from demography to an audience of voters who are trying to make the right decision about the future.
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