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Myth and Fact 31 <br />buyers prefer to live in a community where they can walk or bike to some desti- <br />nations.56 The 2001 American Housing Survey further reveals that respondents <br />cited proximity to work more often than unit type as the leading factor in housing <br />choice.57 These surveys confirm that many people prefer the suburbs but want the <br />amenities traditionally associated with cities, including living close to work. <br />With the continuing decentralization of cities and the rise of suburban communi- <br />ties with urban-like amenities, many people find that they can live and work in the <br />suburbs with all the attributes of suburbia they desire without giving up walkability <br />and convenience. A recent study confirms that in many regions, more office space <br />is located in suburban locations than downtowns,58 providing an opportunity for <br />people to live near their jobs. Communities and developers that have recognized <br />and responded to the dual trends of decentralized offices and a growing desire <br />for a more convenient lifestyle have been rewarded. Well-placed mixed-use, higher- <br />density developments in the suburbs are increasingly popular, creating a new <br />sense of place. <br />Communities are being developed using the best concepts of traditional commu- <br />nities—smaller lots, a variety of housing types, front porches and sidewalks, shops <br />and offices within walking distance, and public transit nearby. Communities like <br />Celebration in Florida and King Farm in Maryland have been so popular with the <br />homebuying public that past worries over whether the demand exists for them have <br />been replaced by concerns about their rapid price appreciation, putting them out of <br />the reach of all but the highest-income households. Today’s real demographic and <br />lifestyle changes are inspiring a return to traditional development styles that offer <br />walkable, bikeable, and more dynamic communities that put residents closer to <br />shops, offices, and parks. <br />MYTH SEVEN FACTSEVEN
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