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The Myth of the Urban Boomer



Article: The Myth of the Urban Boomer - The New York Times

There is an allure to the suburbs for me, but only the density of the greenery, having nearby forests and woods. The suburbs themselves are something I privately deride, rows of environmentally-harmful, often cookie-cutter housing, the ugliness of strip malls, and the irritations of car ownership.
We were lucky to have bought our condo in 2008, near the beginning of the mini-RE crash in Manhattan, and before the rise of the luxury market, in a large, quiet, condo overlooking a 3-acre park. I have a 15-minute walk to work. I take long walks on weekends to see how the different areas change or through Central Park, visit museums, and stop at a cafe or two to read. NYC is where we want to be, except maybe in another city, maybe the west coast or in Europe (a bit of fantasy). Even when my spouse and I are both retired, urban living will likely be our preference, although, as mentioned before, there is always the allure of deep green forest and the outdoors.

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