Which Lifestyle is Right For You? Downtown or Suburban living?
City dwellers cannot imagine living anywhere else but the city while those in the suburbs will attest to the fact that country living is still the best option. That can be true for some but not for everyone. There will be those who have been living in the suburbs who cannot wait to get out with dreams of living in the city and there will be those from the city who are tired of the bright lights as they say and prefers the peacefulness of the suburbs. Given the chance, which would you prefer?
Suburban living means smaller population and less traffic. While some areas offer a more close knit community, others give you the freedom of privacy as neighbors can be a little further away. But just the same, people know people as you meet the same faces over at the grocer or the hardware store, the park or other community areas. Neighbors meet at community events and the people seem to have a common bond. More or less, each knows each other’s business as there is some sort of affinity even if they don’t see each other often.
The suburb provides for a more relax environment. One could enjoy the serenity of the area and at the same time with its wide open spaces and nature so abundant, it makes outdoor activities the favorite pastime of the family. Suburban living also offers a safer environment for the family especially for the children. The suburb is usually the choice for those raising a family and preferred by retirees but not a good choice if you work in the city because of the cost of travel and time.
Those who have been living in the downtown area are mostly those who thrive on the noise, the lights and the somewhat chaotic environment of the city. As the population is heavier so is the traffic but because most residences are just a block or two away from the work place, people opt on walking to work or taking the public transport. They all seem to be so busy going about their own business to mind what the others are about. They can practically bump into each other at public places and not realized that they live in the same building.
People who live in the city also prefer going to museums, restaurants, theaters or the mall as there are a lot of options available for recreation. And because of the danger that is somewhat perceived in populated cities, parents prefer that their children stay cooped in their apartment just watching their favorite TV programs or playing video games.
Discussion on the differences between suburban living and downtown living can still go a long way as there are yet other points of argument such as convenience, cost of living, amenities to name a few. But depending on whose point of view you are asking, suburban and downtown living are at times so different and yet still the same in more ways than one.
So, which is the right choice? There could be a thousand reasons to opt for either downtown living or suburban living but in the end it is up to you – your preference, your lifestyle, your needs and what you can afford.
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