Downtowns Across The Nation Gaining Residents

Downtown living is an increasingly attractive alternative to suburban living.

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October 28, 2006, 11:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"The 'in' thing in real estate used to be sprawling suburban homes with one-acre lots, picket fences and plenty of lawn to mow. But these days, many young professionals, empty-nesters and retirees across the country are either downsizing or looking for a more chic and affordable lifestyle. And they're finding it downtown."

"The number of downtown residents in the nation's largest cities is expected to grow by 2010, according to a survey by The Brookings Institution Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy and The Fannie Mae Foundation."

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