Alone Together. Manhattan is the capital of people living by themselves. But are New Yorkers lonelier? Far from it, say a new breed of loneliness researchers, who argue that urban alienation is largely a myth. - from New York MagazineGreat article that coincides with ideas on urban planning and other social theories and reinforces the inherent AWESOMENESS of living in the city. I mean, I'd love to go on hikes in the woods everyday, but instead, I get to walk to work!!! Also, cities have more people that are passionate about specific things, ie - dorks, meaning there are social groups that likely celebrate every dorky thing you are into.
