It depends on the person and the urban community. Not all are dense packed and noisy. Some people like being able to get to all kinds of normal stuff by walking a few blocks (and thrive in such an environment).
I currently live in a tiny city (13,000) that is fairly well spread out. Yes we have a main street with most of the businesses, and other businesses tend to be on the highways into and out of town. The city has a fantastic beach on Lake Michigan as well, which my wife loves.
However, as we are older and thinking long term where we want to be in another decade. We would prefer a condo in a city (perhaps Milwaukee), with heated underground parking, where we don't have to worry about the lawn, snow, cold cars (we currently have an unheated stand along garage; and where we could get to events quickly (or use Lyft/Uber if we don't want to drive - or are unable too). There are also better elder support services in a larger city as well; and we likely can stay in our condos much longer than in our current home - and possibly even die there without having to be moved to a nursing home.
IIN That I think urban living is mentally destructive?
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It depends on the person and the urban community. Not all are dense packed and noisy. Some people like being able to get to all kinds of normal stuff by walking a few blocks (and thrive in such an environment).
I currently live in a tiny city (13,000) that is fairly well spread out. Yes we have a main street with most of the businesses, and other businesses tend to be on the highways into and out of town. The city has a fantastic beach on Lake Michigan as well, which my wife loves.
However, as we are older and thinking long term where we want to be in another decade. We would prefer a condo in a city (perhaps Milwaukee), with heated underground parking, where we don't have to worry about the lawn, snow, cold cars (we currently have an unheated stand along garage; and where we could get to events quickly (or use Lyft/Uber if we don't want to drive - or are unable too). There are also better elder support services in a larger city as well; and we likely can stay in our condos much longer than in our current home - and possibly even die there without having to be moved to a nursing home.
So, stage of life affects things too...