How ‘Work From Home’ Became ‘Work From Anywhere’: QuickTake

One enduring legacy of the pandemic is likely to be the way it reshapes where and how we work. In the U.S., lockdowns sent some wealthy knowledge workers heading to suburbs, second-tier cities and “Zoom towns” in scenic areas near ski slopes or national parks. While most people will eventually return to an office, things might look different than before. The shift has the potential to impact office culture, labor markets, city finances and the American landscape. And it will hinge, in part, on new norms around remote work.

1. Who moved where?

There were plenty of anecdotes of professionals ...