Knowledge workers in today’s “new economy” are

Knowledge workers in today’s “new economy” are seeking high quality places to live with urban amenities like sidewalk cafes and bicycle trails, according to a recent article in the Christian Science Monitor. The trend marks a reversal of the historic willingness of technical workers to seek out the best jobs — regardless of location. Now workers are choosing a place that meets their lifestyle, and looking for a job in that location, the Monitor writes. The trend bodes well for places revitalized or developed according to new urbanist principles. New economy technical workers have a market-based clout that is potentially stronger than political opponents of sprawl, the article states.