We live in a city that is an amalgamation of over 20 rural areas. It's amazing how much the urban tax base subsidizes the 'rural' infrastructure of roads, sewer, emergency services, etc. I grew up in the country (dairy farm) and have no romantic allusions of living in the country. Now with return to downtown office in full swing, these 'ruralites' are now asking for accommodation to avoid the commute, or for cheap parking downtown.