I'd argue they're becoming more relevant, just less business-centric. A lot of people still like living near other people with easy access to goods, services, e

I'd argue they're becoming more relevant, just less business-centric. A lot of people still like living near other people with easy access to goods, services, entertainment, etc without needing the excess of a large lawn and the isolation that comes with it. (The crowd on HN may be skewed towards the latter, but it doesn't make it wrong) Being able to walk to pick your kids up from school, stop at a coffee shop on the way home, not have to worry about car seats, or waiting in an idling car for 30 minutes for your place in line, it can be a very nice life.