Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
I can imagine such a pleasant lifestyle being most likely found practical by a family of reasonable income near desirable large college campuses not located in major U.S. cities. Another possibility for those with high incomes - near big city college campuses or in expensive high tone center city residential enclaves. This is based on an assumption that such a big city campus/gentrified enclave can be found that isn't an island of serenity in an ocean of low income slums and violent crime.
Sounds like Denver. There's tons of new condo buildings near downtown, and nice neighborhoods around most of the college campuses.