Whats with all the empty nesters?
Once the kids leave home, Warshaw observed, “by moving Downtown, empty nesters can move closer to the things they really love about Austin, erase traffic as a factor in their lives, lower all their utility bills, get rid of any home maintenance, and give themselves flexibility to lock their door, walk away, and travel.” Empty nesters are willing to reduce the size of their homes – sometimes radically – if it means they can also reduce the hours drained by home and yard chores and commuting. Noted Carpenter of Ardent Residential, “Downtown provides much of the dining and entertainment activities that empty nesters finally have time to enjoy.” Mitchell said Austonian shoppers are attracted to a maintenance-free lifestyle, security, interacting with the community in their building, sustainability, and “making their contribution towards reducing our collective impact to this earth,” plus the freedom to pursue their passions. “Downtown living truly does create a lifestyle that connects you
