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The appeal of urban living has long been undeniable to young adults looking to spread their wings, grow their careers, and immerse themselves in the caliber of culture and nightlife that only the world's top cities can provide.

But this year's global pandemic is changing the way people think about cities. In addition to the fact that major metropolises such as New York City, London and Rome became early hotbeds of COVID-19 infection, cities also are notoriously crowded and overpriced.

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Elana Ashanti Jefferson

Elana Ashanti Jefferson serves as ALM's PropertyCasualty360 Group Chief Editor. She is a veteran journalist and communications professional. Reach her by sending an e-mail to [email protected].