NYTimes article on families with children choosing to stay in the city

This New York Times article about families living in Manhattan one-bedroom apartments has some wonderful descriptions and ideas. It says the number of families with children deciding to stay in Manhattan rather than move to the suburbs as the children grow up is increasing.

This was a walk-in closet in a 700 square foot West Village apartment. It now contains a twin-size murphy bed for the older child, with play space underneath when the murphy bed is put away. Amazingly, it also contains a washing machine, which is covered when not in use! The younger child is still sleeping on foldable portable bedding at the foot of the parents' bed. So, in 700 square feet, four people sleep and both parents have work offices--wonderful!