The Next Baby Boom: Urban Millennials with Children

Affordable urban living for millennial families with children has the potential to become one of the largest market demands in the near future.

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June 12, 2017, 12:00 PM PDT

By fieldafm


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The desire is strong for young families to live and work in a great urban neighborhood that is safe and inclusive of quality kid-friendly amenities, institutions, and infrastructure. The linked article explains how second- and third-tier cities can capture this growing market segment.

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