urban homesteading
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Much like "Farming Simulator," "Stardew Valley" found a new legion of fans as the pandemic dragged on and an unironic interest in urban homesteading swept the nation.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 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
For the mayor, though, fostering civic engagement is not a necessary corollary to urban homesteading.
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2011
While offering tax incentives to businesses to locate in Wilmington, he started the nation's first urban homesteading program: abandoned buildings are given to people willing to make improvements.
From Time Magazine Archive
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