Remote workers are moving out of big cities — but not to the Midwest
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These workers will have major effects on cities and the areas outside them.
Remote work is doing a lot of labor.
People hope it will temper gender imbalances by giving women with children more flexibility and keeping them in the workforce. Others think it could help cut down on commuting time and, by extension, greenhouse gas emissions. Employers see it as a way to save money on expensive office space, while employees want to be able to take advantage of cheaper housing outside large metro areas. […]