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In the old days, you had two choices: a cul de sac, or a city and nothing in between. The American dream was Levittown, and became supersized; the epitome of what is made fun of in the series "Weeds." Yet, you can live somewhere for a decade and never be inside the kitchen of your neighbor Its not uncommon to commute 64 miles to work. Bleck.
Innovative builders are trying to rethink this. I am in favor of the picture of the third way; a mixture of townhouses and private homes, lots of places to gather, a downtown. People can walk to Main Street. They can get what they need on foot. Walkability index, is a thing.
"The suburbs will some day go out of fashion." ~ Jane Jacobs
I hate city life. I wish companies would start hopping on the telecommuting bandwagon.
City life is very hectic. The suburbs are dying due to companies moving to the city since they have more options in terms of human resources (employees). They can also be stingy on the salary since they have soo many options.
I hate city life. I wish companies would start hopping on the telecommuting bandwagon.
City life is very hectic. The suburbs are dying due to companies moving to the city since they have more options in terms of human resources (employees). They can also be stingy on the salary since they have soo many options.
Can you transfer to a slower, smaller city that’s not as hectic?
Can you transfer to a slower, smaller city that’s not as hectic?
I've heard and read a lot about Portland in Oregon being a nice little 'laid back' city with very close suburbs surrounding it. Not sure if I'd personally make the move out there though, lol.
I hate city life. I wish companies would start hopping on the telecommuting bandwagon.
City life is very hectic. The suburbs are dying due to companies moving to the city since they have more options in terms of human resources (employees). They can also be stingy on the salary since they have soo many options.
I've heard and read a lot about Portland in Oregon being a nice little 'laid back' city with very close suburbs surrounding it. Not sure if I'd personally make the move out there though, lol.
I think there are a lot of smaller city options out there that have a lot better wage to costs/rent ratios than NYC while still having city neighborhoods. Not city the way NYC is, but not suburbs either.
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