Comments on: The Shifting American Dream: New Trends in Housing Demand in Ithaca, New York

By: Nina Coveney

Nina Coveney — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:36:27 +0000

Thank you, Nancy! I will definitely be interested to see what trends are reinforced or developed anew over the next several years and decades.

By: nancy meyer

nancy meyer — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:46:28 +0000

Good article Nina. I would imagine this is true all over the country. See you soon

By: Nina Coveney

Nina Coveney — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:50:33 +0000

Alexandria, you make an interesting point!

It definitely does boil down to where the “family unit” will decide to make their home and raise children. While this has traditionally been the suburbs for many, my thinking is that over the next decade, a confluence of factors (like rising fuel costs and greater environmental consciousness for example) will push new young families back toward the urban core.

By: Alexandria

Alexandria — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:16:51 +0000

I agree, Detroit’s recent population influx of young entrepreneurs definitely speaks to this trend. When it comes to refurbishing the American Dream however, we have to look at what is going to convince the “family unit” to inhabit our cities and urban neighborhoods. Will the new residents (mid 20′s-late 30′s) stay once they start a family or will they look to the ‘burbs for space?

Lots to think about! I enjoyed reading.

Your GRID Co-Blogger,
Alexandria