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Neighborhood-Level Location Selection
Choose where to live based on specific neighborhood characteristics rather than city-level attributes
Decision Rule
Evaluate the culture, demographics, and amenities within walking distance rather than city-wide statistics
How It Works
Your daily experience is determined by your immediate environment - city-level data obscures neighborhood-level realities
Failure Modes
Choosing based on brief visits rather than extended time
Ignoring seasonal or time-of-day variations
Not understanding demographic trends
Example Decision
“Choosing between Park Slope (family-oriented) vs Williamsburg (creative/nightlife) in Brooklyn based on lifestyle fit rather than just 'living in New York'”