urban homesteading
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It makes sense — we all know people who decided to join the informal urban homesteading movement that grew out of the pandemic.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2021
It's an extension of the urban homesteading and maker movement that has dominated the pandemic aesthetic — just swap out sourdough starter for a pack of colored pencils.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2020
In addition to giving homeowners the opportunity to personalize their living spaces, urban homesteading offers a taste of pastoral life that is elusive in a city of more than 4 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2019
While so-called urban homesteading programs are not uncommon, they typically involve buyers fixing up abandoned properties, not building new ones from scratch.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2016
Meanwhile, President Bush's "urban homesteading" plan has received a lukewarm reception.
From Time Magazine Archive
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