MSNBC recently reported that, “Most demographic and market indicators suggest that growth and development across the country are moving away from the suburban and exurban fringe and toward center-cities and close-in suburbs.”
The article goes on to report that the reason behind the shift is multi-fold including, “Empty-nesters don’t need the big house and don’t want to mow the big lawn. High gas prices are making long commutes less practical. The urban renaissance in big cities ranging from New York to Portland, Ore. — and the revival of charming, vibrant downtowns in small cities like Missoula, Mont. — is making the bedroom suburb and the strip mall seem positively dull.”
We at WeKnowUrban agree. I recently drove around downtown Phoenix on a Saturday night and was delighted with all the activities, energy, and people. ASU was showing a movie outside in a park, hundreds of kids were enjoying their prom, urban-ites were knoshing at the many new restaurants in the area (e.g. Sens, Hanny’s, The Pasta Bar, and more), and folks were just milling around. It was great! Such atmosphere is gaining traction in downtown Phoenix and we’ll will see a domino effect; more people will encourage more businesses, more business will draw more people, and the trend will continue.
Folks the pieces are falling into place. If you want to live “urban” give us a call and take advantage of the crazy low prices that are available today.
