Slate Daily Feed How To! | Move to a New City
Nov 18, 2025
Melody Warnick, an author and journalist known for her insightful books on community and belonging, joins listener Carrie, a rural Virginian exploring relocation. They dive into the emotional complexities of moving, discuss the rise of remote work as a game-changer for city choices, and identify Carrie's priorities like vibrancy and walkability. Melody introduces practical tools like a 10x10 grid to evaluate potential cities. They also consider the importance of community engagement and the role of personal quirks in decision-making.
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Listener Portrait: From Rural Home To City Dream
- Carrie describes living on 3.5 acres between DC and the Blue Ridge and frequent travel for work.
- She dreams of walkable cafes, bars, bookstores and visits realtor.com regularly.
Be Clear Why You Want To Move
- Do clarify whether moving will genuinely address your core needs before relocating.
- Melody Warnick advises that a new place can improve life only when you know what you want it to change.
Remote Work Creates An 'Anywhereist' Moment
- Recognize 'Anywhereist' freedom when remote work frees you from job-location ties.
- That freedom makes location the first-order decision for many people now.
