Urban Living: The New Hot Trend?

More and more people are attracted to the urban lifestyle they see advertised on MTV, giving mixed use developments a much needed boost.

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November 20, 2001, 8:00 AM PST

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

"In Southern California, where apartment living is traditionally considered a stop on the way to homeownership, [new mixed-use] developments are drawing the young and hip along with older empty-nesters, realizing a long-heralded growth of a new urbanism. Residents are attracted to these developments for a variety of reasons, from wanting to be part of the excitement cities offer to cutting down on commuting time...If you look at pop culture today, like MTV, cities seem exciting."

Thanks to Christian Peralta

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