A. The symbiotic relationship between place of residence and place of work has, for centuries, formed the bedrock of urban geography. The Industrial Revolution tethered workers to factories, and the subsequent rise of the corporate office in the 20th century cemented the daily commute as a non-negotiable aspect of professional life. This paradigm dictated that prized residential real estate was that which offered proximity to a central business district (CBD). The COVID-19 pandemic, however, instigated a global, unplanned experiment in remote work, compelling a re-evaluation of this long-standing nexus. This shift represents more than a temporary disruption; it signifies a 'great unbundling' of work from a specific geographical location, catalysing a profound and nuanced transformation in housing demand that extends far beyond a simple narrative of urban exodus. B. At the heart of this transformation is a phenomenon that urbanists have termed the 'Donut Effect'. This is not a uniform flight from cities, but rather a decentralisation of residential interest within a broader metropolitan region. Imagine a donut: the dense, expensive city centre (the 'hole') experiences a softening o…
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