One reason I look forward to the new Census data is because I'm curious if my urban hellhole has finally stopped its decades-long period of shrinkage and has either maintained population at its 2000 level or maybe even grown a bit. Growth would, hopefully, finally steer policymakers away from thinking mostly about how to lure outsiders into the city and get them to remember that while tourists and visitors are delightful and you can soak them in various ways (hotel taxes and whatnot), local residents also generate demand to support an active and lively city.
Also, they like clean streets.
