The Urban Exodus Could Be Temporary
We’re not going to know if the urban exodus is a trend for some time.
October 9, 2020 | Les Shaver | GlobeSt.com
There has been a lot written and said about COVID-19 and teleworking friendly work policies sending urbanites permanently into the suburbs and even rural areas.
But migration from cities is nothing new, according to urban planner Christopher Rhie, an associate principal with the Los Angeles office of global firm Buro Happold.
“Retirees and young families with economic means often move for more space, or peace and quiet,” Rhie says. “Among such people who were already on the verge of making such a move, a slight uptick is not surprising.”
