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Originally Posted by Alta
Inner city housing tends to be very expensive, and really not very kid-friendly. It does not strike me as logical that the suburbs will be deserted except in certain places where other factors, such as regional employment issues, are in play.
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Actually, there have been studies done that show that while the housing is more expensive, the fact that you don't need cars (and the cost associated with cars: insurance, fuel, parking, maintenance, etc.) actually makes it a wash.
As for kid-friendly... one of the main reasons I moved downtown was that I didn't want my kids growing up in suburbs. The vast majority of crime and gang activitiy (in Toronto at least) is occurring in the Suburbs. I also liked that my kids had access to parks, rec centres, movie theatres, stuff to do, all without the need of a car. Most of these activities are either in walking distance or a very short transit ride away.
I recognize that not all inner city neighbourhoods are like this but many are.
My own experiences with suburban living are less than pleasant.