Alice Feng

Aug 20, 2024 | axios.com | Alice Feng

Data: Moody's; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosOffice vacancies are on the rise in Portland, much like other major U.S. cities. Why it matters: It's unusual for vacancy rates to grow while the economy has remained on solid ground. Between the lines: The pandemic changed the way we work, and companies don't need as much space as they once did. State of play: Across the U.S., vacancy rates reached a record 20.1% in the second quarter — the highest since at least 1979, when Moody's began tracking.

Aug 13, 2024 | axios.com | Alice Feng

Data: Moody's; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosThe Columbus region still has a high rate of vacant office space, though some of it is being converted for other uses. Why it matters: Typically, vacancy rates rise during economic downturns, but the national rate has increased for the past few years as the economy has remained on solid ground. It's at its highest since at least 1979, when Moody's began tracking the metric.

Jul 18, 2024 | axios.com | Alice Feng

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosThe Philadelphia area's 65-and-up population increased significantly from 2020 to 2023 while the region saw declines in nearly all other age groups. Why it matters: Cities with growing senior populations must be mindful of older residents' specific needs, like affordable housing and transportation. The big picture: The spike in seniors here matched the trend in other big U.S. cities, reflecting a broader national phenomenon.

May 8, 2024 | axios.com | Alice Feng

🐶 More vet clinics are popping up in TexasShare on facebook (opens in new window)Share on twitter (opens in new window)Share on linkedin (opens in new window)Share on nextdoor (opens in new window)Share on email (opens in new window)Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/AxiosMore veterinary clinics are popping up in Texas and other parts of the country amid a national vet shortage. The big picture: The pandemic pet adoption boom aggravated the vet shortage, which has increased provider burnout.

May 6, 2024 | axios.com | Alice Feng

Publix remains king in Miami’s grocery wars Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on nextdoor (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Data: Chain Store Guide; Note: Stores under the same brand name have been combined, e.g., Walmart and Walmart Supercenter; Chart: Axios Visuals Publix is again the most popular grocery store in Miami, beating its competitors by a landslide, with nearly 47%...