Owning a home is still part of the American dream for Gen Y, but many are being priced out of cities, leading them to seek a place in the exurbs instead. As they trade hectic urban life for a quieter existence between suburbia and rural regions, what can we learn about this generation of home buyers?

Agritopia is one in a growing number of developments known as agrihoods springing up across the US. Built around working farmland, they aim to reintroduce community spirit and agriculture to the anti-social suburban sprawl. But what exactly is the appeal of these neighbourhoods?

Ride-sharing has become a way of life for many urbanites – but the practice is yet to stretch to the countryside, where large distances and connectivity issues prevent rural areas from adopting apps like Uber. Independent rideshares are popping up across California, helping to connect these rural residents to urban centres.

Drawn to a warm climate, Southern hospitality and economic opportunity, 1.2 million people left the Northeast and Midwest for the Sun Belt states between 2010 and 2013. But how will this mass migration to the South shape America’s urban development, cultural diversity and economic future?