Why Americans are rethinking where they want to live

1/7/2022

This article from The Economist examines the trend of Americans reevaluating their preferred places to live. It discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many to reconsider the desirability of densely populated cities, with factors such as high living costs, urban unrest, and limited access to outdoor spaces playing a role. The article also highlights the growing appeal of smaller cities and suburban areas, which offer lower costs of living, more space, and a sense of community. Remote work trends and changing priorities are cited as contributing factors to this shift in preferences. The article concludes by noting that while the pandemic has sparked this reevaluation, its long-term impact on urbanization patterns remains uncertain.

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