What do you think?
According to Arthur Turner, why do people leave the city for the suburbs?
Would you prefer to live in a city, the suburbs or a rural community? Why?
From your perspective, what are the pros and cons of moving from a city like Chicago to the suburbs?
How many times have you moved in your lifetime?
Do you have a sense of roots or a commitment to a place?
If you moved away, list several things that you would miss about your home and neighborhood.
Do you think you will own a home one day? Why or why not? And would you consider "urban homesteading" in Chicago or in another city like Chicago?
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