There are a lot of smaller cities with at least somewhat walkable areas. But they're smaller, tend to have much less of a cultural scene, little in the way of p

There are a lot of smaller cities with at least somewhat walkable areas. But they're smaller, tend to have much less of a cultural scene, little in the way of public transit, more limited healthcare options, etc. What makes inner suburbs of many larger cities attractive is that they provide access to major city amenities without the downsides of living in an urban core.