The Places America Forgot

"What can we do to revitalize the smaller cities and towns in America and give Americans a choice about what type of place they call home?" asks Professor David Fontana in an op-ed for The Huffington Post. Professor Fontana argues that it is increasingly difficult to live outside of major metropolitan areas. To solve this problem, he proposes that Congress create a new Homestead Act to provide incentives—such as forgiving portions of federal student loans, offering tax credits, and spending on infrastructure—to invest and reside in other areas.