Hipsturbia: Real or Imagined?
The New York Times recently featured a story, “Creating Hipsturbia in the Suburbs“: You no longer have to take the L train to experience this slice of cosmopolitan bohemia. Instead, you’ll find it along the Metro-North Railroad, roughly 25 miles north of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in the suburb of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. [...] As formerly boho environs [...]
“We’re Number 1″ — says The Washington Post
So those of you who are stuck in traffic — either literally or figuratively, YES, there is a better way to live.
What Trend or Change is Breathing New Life into Downtowns?
Fellow “urban escapees” share their opinions on what trends are breathing new life into micropolitan living. Most come from larger cities but all have an appreciation for rural urbanism and downtown revitalization.
Life’s Too Good
Karma does indeed dole out rewards. (I’ll refrain from saying more because, hey, why push it?) As a result I’ve had a Cheshire Cat smile for days. Life’s too good! Leaving the big city (New York) for an itty bitty city (Staunton) was an adjustment. Starting a brick-and-mortar business with my husband has taught us [...]
Radically Remaking America…
A call to artists, changemakers, and entrepreneurs to radically remake America’s micropolitans.
Rural Sourcing – Yep, a Trend
Rural sourcing is a growing trend. The discussion seems to focus on retirees when in fact it is growing trend amongst younger people, too.
Is Small Town “Thinking Little” the Next “Big Thing”?
Choosing to “think little” by relocating to a small town offers plenty of creative opportunity as well as a toughening of character.
Nature Benefits of Small City Living
Being closer to nature is one lifestyle benefit when you live in a small town.


