Micro-urban

Micro-urban

Micro-urban is an informal term for smaller cities of 250,000 or less with certain urban characteristics normally found in large metropolitan centers. The characteristics generally associated with micro-urban locations are diversity, arts, culture, technology, public discourse, and public transportation.[1]

Micro-urban areas fall between "micropolitan", which was introduced by the United States Census Bureau in 2003 to refer to areas with populations of 10,000-49,999, and larger areas designated as "urban" or "metropolitan". While micro-urban areas carry many of the characteristics that contribute to quality of life typically found in major urban centers, these smaller communities have a lower cost of living, less traffic/easier transportation and a stronger sense of community that comes with the feeling of knowing your neighbors.

Examples of micro-urban communities

References

  1. ^ "CU Community Highlights". Fox Development Corporation. 2009. http://www.fox-companies.com/local_community/index.html. Retrieved 17 August 2009. 

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