Living in the city can be an exciting and stimulating experience. One feels like they’re inside of a microcosm of bustling activity, where there is so much to see and do and where there is always something going on. One can step out from their rental and be within walking distance to restaurants and stores that are right around the block.
The architecture of the city has a huge impact on life there. Although this is dependent upon which city one lives in (i.e. a small or big city, or an American city or European city, etc.), the buildings impress upon a person the scope and history of their surroundings.
If most of the buildings are new and modern, the sense of space will be towering, geometrical and sleek. But in a cityscape with mostly older buildings, one will feel like they’re looking into the past with every stone or brick that was laid.
Unlike a suburban environment where one has to drive to get anywhere, the city connects people quickly through public transportation and because everything is so close. It makes getting from point A to point B less of a hassle compared to sitting in a car during traffic.
But living in the city has its cons. Space (such as apartments, condos, etc.) is limited, as well as land. If one doesn’t like crowded spaces–the city is probably not the best place for them. It has light pollution, plenty of noise, and depending on the city, a stench that might be unbearable.
City life offers plenty of things to experience and see. Transportation is efficient, and even traveling by foot or on bike gives one a sense of immediacy to the environment. But when deciding to live in a city, one must weigh the facts against the kind of environment they want to live in.
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