Yes, to an extent. Commuting adds friction to working there, and if it becomes too much of a burden then people are likely to relocate. And in this specific ca

Yes, to an extent. Commuting adds friction to working there, and if it becomes too much of a burden then people are likely to relocate. And in this specific case (head chef at a popular bar) living in the neighborhood allows him to keep abreast of other bars, local trends, etc which benefits his work.