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4. You make an interesting cultural observation. We noticed that a lot of the people/persons (not all,
Thu Sep 21, 2023, 06:12 PM
Sep 2023

by any means, but a large enough % of older adults) are moving back into the cities, just for the available amenities. We noticed that in our neighborhoods, as we see more older people are in fact moving back into the cities. And I guess it's what you're saying, more culture, more medical stuff, etc. and they can afford the housing, and of course, the younger workers/families are moving further out, for the Schools for their kids etc. Kind of a swapping routine, w/ folks in the rural areas are swapping places w/ those w/ kids etc. moving out to the supposedly better schools. Thing is, eventually they'll have to pay more for the schools in order to retain the teachers etc. as they get older, expect raises, and then retire.

You can't run away forever, but sometimes I wonder if some don't ever learn that.

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