cities

3 Reasons Why We Don’t Know Our Neighbors, According to an Urban Planner

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I grew up in a suburban neighborhood of Atlanta and always found it odd that we waved at our neighbors but rarely knew them. I suspected it was a symptom of the suburbs. But that wasn’t entirely the case; in fact, only 26 percent of Americans say they really know their neighbors. I’ve always wondered … Read more

6 Cheap Places You Can Buy a Home Right Now

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Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more

5 Fun, Affordable Cities to Move to If You Don’t Want to Pay for Miami

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Miami is a great place to let loose and party, but it’s also a family-friendly destination with lots of activities for kids — just look at Zoo Miami, the Miami Children’s Museum, and Jungle Island. Besides the benefit of having beach weather in December, Miami is also known for its diverse culinary scene filled with … Read more

If You Like Chicago’s Access to the Outdoors, Try Moving to This Smaller City

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If you’ve ever spoken to a Chicagoan, you know they never shut up about their beloved Windy City. After a decade of living here, I have become, unfortunately, one of these folks. Maybe our dedication to the city stems from being sandwiched between endless East Coast/West Coast debates, while Chicagoans wait patiently for the opportunity … Read more

5 Affordable (and Vibrant!) Areas of Toronto to Move to

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Every year, tens of thousands of people travel from all over the world to settle down in Toronto. The city is a multicultural destination, and its “street meat” (which you can feast on for mere pocket change) is practically unrivaled. While Toronto’s real estate prices aren’t exactly budget-friendly, the city is home to 140 neighborhoods … Read more

Neighborhoods Still Don’t Feel “Normal,” How Can You Decide to Move?

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If you’re moving to a new town right now, it may be hard to envision your life there post-pandemic. For example, if you visited Seattle today, you’d notice there’s no traffic, many businesses are closed, and even the iconic Pike Place Market stands empty. It’s the polar opposite of “normal” Seattle. Scoping out a new … Read more

4 Lively Suburbs of Philadelphia to Move To

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If you’ve been obsessing over HBO’s Mare of Easttown, you might be wondering what it’s really like to live in a Philadelphia suburb. The answer? Hopefully less murder mystery-y, but definitely more waiting for SEPTA regional rail trains on your commute.  Speaking of public transit — Philadelphians love to pick a friendly fight, whether it’s … Read more

There’s a New Movement to Redress Racial Segregation in the U.S.

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Racial segregation in cities and towns across America is not a relic of the past — it’s an issue with roots that sink deep into the country’s foundation, leaving behind a legacy of discrimination and inequality that continues to the present day. One very visible part of its legacy is red-lining: Look at a demographic … Read more

The Secrets That Street Names Can Tell You About a Neighborhood

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Growing up, I lived on Horseshoe Place, a quirky Nebraska street name that inspired the kids in the neighborhood to put our own unique spin on the basketball shooting game HORSE. (We played HORSESHOE PLACE, which took much longer but was, in our estimation, also more fun.) Games aside, street names can actually tell us … Read more