Here’s Your New House. It Comes With Friends.

New York Times - Sep 27, 2026

Fresh pies. Book groups. Puzzle challenges. Developers of master-planned communities see fear of social isolation and desire for friends as a business opportunity. Welcome to Amity Lane.

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