Gillian Gillette is a self-described
"urbanist:" she grew up on the streets of Chicago, and is raising her
own family in San Francisco, in the diverse and dense Mission
district. But she, like millions of other city-dwellers with kids, has
reached a crossroads: is it better to stay in a small apartment on a
busy street,in a questionably safe neighborhood "for love of the city,"
or is it better to pack up and flee the city for the relative safety,
better schools, and more spacious living quarters of the dreaded 'burbs?
It's
a question that many of us have faced. And it's one that has no real
answer. Because there is no city in existence that can offer what we
really need: dense, vibrant
urban living in a neighborhood with safe streets, good schools and
clean parks. And there ain't no 'burb I've ever heard of that can
claim to have what we really want: an eclectic, diverse population,
affordable housing, top-notch schools and loads of culture and
entertainment, all within driving distance of our beloved cities of
choice.
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