I hope many of the cities that have seen rapid growth in the last decade get a similar reprieve from the strain of growth. As an example, Seattle has changed in

I hope many of the cities that have seen rapid growth in the last decade get a similar reprieve from the strain of growth. As an example, Seattle has changed in ways that have reduced quality of life - worsening travel times, neighborhoods that look/feel completely different, visible blight everywhere, over-subscribed/crowded city amenities, etc. The culture of the city has also been overwhelmed by transplants, and with it, the old PNW spirit has effectively been smothered. The politics of the city is also completely different from what it was 15 years ago. I'd welcome an exodus here, even if it means reduced a reversal of economic growth/houses prices/etc. At the same time, I think these changes will be healthy for those who do move out. Some are moving back in with families, and the cultural continuity of multi-generational homes is an important part of human society historically. I also hope it encourages people to discover cheaper towns in the country that have been ignored and left out of the last couple decades' economic gains. Many of those places have a lot to offer, and I bet those who give them a try will be surprised how much they like it. The economies of those areas will also benefit from the boost.