According to Brym and Lie,the postmodern city:

A) does little to increase the economic well being of the community beyond creating some low-level,dead-end jobs.
B) improves urban sociability.
C) enables cities and neighborhoods to retain and enhance distinct traditions.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

According to Brym and Lie, the postmodern city does little to increase the economic well-being of the community beyond creating some low-level, dead-end jobs. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because Brym and Lie do not suggest that postmodern cities improve urban sociability. Option C is also incorrect because they do not argue that postmodern cities enable cities and neighborhoods to retain and enhance distinct traditions. Therefore, the correct choice is A.