It?s tough out there, but we?re here to help In 2020, finding a place to live is a fraught affair. Amid a nationwide affordable housing crisis, the inability to move freely about the country means certain communities are out of reach for many Americans. Even if we can afford the homes we want, moving into a new neighborhood can mean grappling with displacement, climate threats, and cultural erasure?or all of the above.
Still, where we choose to live matters, and it?s possible to find a home, and contribute to a community, while being conscious of our own roles in building more equitable cities. We?re here to show you how.
We set out to find neighborhoods in eight American cities known for their amenities and architectural styles, affordability and access to transit. And if you?re looking for a new city altogether, we?ve also highlighted 10 across the U.S. with much to offer when it comes to jobs, available housing, and proximity to nature. In our search, we found areas where more housing stock is on the way (which includes?believe it or not?New York City), places investing in transformative public spaces like Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, and spots with active local associations or community resources, like the Detroit neighborhood of East English Village, where a shared tool library offers a sliding-scale membership fee.
Finding a new place to call home this year means you might not check every box on your wishlist?but you?ll likely discover new reasons to love where...