'Agrihoods' - A New Housing Trend?

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A recent inman article, "Welcome to the 'agrihood': How COVID-19 is popularizing agricultural neighborhoods" by Marian McPherson shares information about a growing trend of neighborhoods focused on producing fruits, vegetables, dairy and more for homeowners that value lifestyle over location.

As the pandemic continues, Americans are reconsidering their real estate must-haves, as evidenced by trends that revealed residents abandoning their once-bustling city blocks for greener, less dense pastures.  Some experts say agricultural-based neighborhoods will go from real estate niche to mainstay.

Here is an example of one of the leading agrihoods in the Atlanta Georgia area.

Developers and residents of current agrihoods indicate the benefits of living in a shared agrihood include not only having access to fresh produce, but also enhanced health of the residents, restoration and preservation of the land, and use of sustainable farming methods.

This may be right up the alley for several of my buyers here in Oregon!  I'm not sure it would be the right living environment for me, yet I see the benefits of this way of living.  What are your thoughts?  Could you see yourself moving into this type of housing development?