Kallie Hoffman
Kallie Hoffman
In Italy, homes are minimalistic and contain few appliances and decorations. Most people elect to live in an apartment because the rent is more affordable, and they can save money to move to a larger house or to the suburbs (vivere in periferia) later in life.
When deciding where to live, Italians consider the following 10 criteria:
** To see the differentiation ( + and - ) between life in the city, country, and suburbs, check out Unit 1 - Families and Communities**
The Italian streets are extremely narrow, and since many people have a car (80% of pop), it can create a high level of traffic, not to mention **increased rates of pollution. To alleviate some of the issues caused by vehicles, many people, especially those in large cities, elect to use public transportation, such as the train or metro system.
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Kallie Hoffman
Kallie Hoffman
In Italy, homes are minimalistic and contain few appliances and decorations. Most people elect to live in an apartment because the rent is more affordable, and they can save money to move to a larger house or to the suburbs (vivere in periferia) later in life.
When deciding where to live, Italians consider the following 10 criteria:
** To see the differentiation ( + and - ) between life in the city, country, and suburbs, check out Unit 1 - Families and Communities**
The Italian streets are extremely narrow, and since many people have a car (80% of pop), it can create a high level of traffic, not to mention **increased rates of pollution. To alleviate some of the issues caused by vehicles, many people, especially those in large cities, elect to use public transportation, such as the train or metro system.
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