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?

While driving and car ownership remain central to the American way of life, social, technological and economic shifts are changing people’s needs and perceptions of personal transportation. Canvas8 spoke with 20 people from across the US to find out about their life behind the wheel.

New Stand is spreading across New York’s subway grid, swapping traditional bodegas for modernised versions that pepper standard fare with luxury items. With the roll-out of the New Stand brand, brick-and-mortar shops are reclaiming their bragging rights for convenience among commuters.

Due to increasing traffic and rising inner-city house prices, Californian workers are facing increasingly lengthy journeys to work and back, with residents in smaller cities doing twice daily ‘super commutes’ of more than 90 minutes each way. So they're finding ways to put the time to good use.