Millennials Moving to Suburbs Will Change Economic Development

Re:Millennials Moving to Suburbs Will Change Economic Develo... by CuriouslyC on Tuesday April 03, 2018 @12:17PM (#16746194)

Research exists that indicates people choose to move to suburbs when they have a family for many reasons besides financial. Suburbs are viewed as safer and more private, and additional outdoor space is valued over location proximity.

On the other hand, research indicates people choose to live in cities for career advancement and to find a mate.

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Re:Millennials Moving to Suburbs Will Change Economic Develo... by Steltek on Tuesday April 03, 2018 @12:35PM (#16746385)

Cities have a lot to offer kids as well. My kids will have independence from not being tied to a car. Schools/friends are an easy walk away; it doesn't have a "drop off" lane. Enriching family trips to museums, zoos, aquariums, parks, etc are all a train ride away with free passes from the local library.

If the research is representative of people's opinions, then perhaps this is a failure of marketing.

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Re:Millennials Moving to Suburbs Will Change Economic Develo... by francisofascii on Tuesday April 03, 2018 @12:59PM (#16746678)

Agree. It makes me sad to think that the "drop off" lane is a daily experience for many American parents and kids.

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Re:Millennials Moving to Suburbs Will Change Economic Develo... by ryandrake on Tuesday April 03, 2018 @10:23PM (#16751371)

Sorry, what’s wrong with the drop-off lane? Is it better or worse for kids than getting lunged at by a mentally troubled homeless guy?

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