Today, the cost of city living in many areas is higher but the trade-offs for those who can afford it are fewer. You can now live within easy walking distance of your favorite restaurants, go see a play and shop at Target nearby. But what does it mean when urban living becomes a luxury good and a lifestyle brand? In many American cities and downtown areas, new residential development is now heavily skewed toward more expensive, larger apartments and condos. In some high-end buildings, architects are giving apartments the feel of single-family homes by replicating the layouts of suburban houses.

Source: New York Times May 18, 2019 18:32 UTC