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As time passed, the so called 'empty nesters' or as Kyle Ezell named them 'Ruppies', discovered they no long needed or enjoyed the big house in the 'Burbs'; and the second phase of the movement was off and running Ezell describes this emerging niche group, that is gravitating toward downtown and the cultural opportunities it entails In his book, Retire Downtown: The Lifestyle Destination for Active Retirees and Empty Nesters. He also teaches downtown living seminars, instructing members of the 50+ market from coast to coast on how to transform themselves into urbanites — a foreign lifestyle in American culture.
“Urban housing offers diversity, which is important to Boomers,” says Steve Bardoczi, senior vice president of planning and real estate for FSCSC
RUPPIES," You see them on the sidewalks of downtowns across the nation. They wear worn-looking T-shirts, sipping coffee and listening to their iPods. They shop local markets, attend music festivals, and frequent the hippest restaurants. They're cool, all right. They've retired downtown. Being connected to a community-- a vivacious, eclectic community, filled with different people, exciting places, and myriad opportunities for activity, entertainment, and growth-- is the key to staying young.  "You can't get younger, so what's the next closest thing? Getting cooler. How do you get cooler? You move to these urban communities." (Roger Brush, Toll Brothers, New York Times.)

Retire Downtown shows how to retire in comfort and urban style.
Retire Downtown lists the top 20 cities for Ruppies across the nation, with a wealth of facts on each urban area and a profile of each environment so readers can locate the downtown neighborhood that’s right for them. With listings of art galleries, theaters, music venues, museums, cool hangouts, urban trails, farmers' markets, unique and trendy shops, and other great downtown amenities, Retire Downtown is the essential book for urban retirement.
Dancing the night away Sipping martinis, enjoying outdoor cafés, buzzing around on bikes and scooters, walking to a favorite restaurant, and dancing the night away are not just for the young, but also for the young at heart. For those looking for an alternative to suburban retirement villages, remote beach resorts, or desert retreats, Retire Downtown shows how to retire in comfort and urban style.

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