Can AI Save Cities From the Urban Doom Loop? | Arpit Gupta

Can AI Save Cities From the Urban Doom Loop? | Arpit Gupta

July 13, 2026 · 48 min

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Economist Arpit Gupta discusses the future of American cities in the context of remote work, real estate challenges, and the potential of AI.

Economist Arpit Gupta joins Aaron to break down the future of American cities after remote work, office real estate collapse, and the rise of AI. From the “Urban Doom Loop” — where falling commercial property values crush city tax revenue and trigger a vicious spiral — to surging suburban housing prices, office-to-residential conversions, and the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles, this conversation covers the biggest forces reshaping urban America. Will AI supercharge white-co...

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