The famous 19th century phrase, "less is more," first noted in an 1855 poem by Robert Browning, is part of a greater context of ideas we see in society today. Through its interpretation, this phrase has also made its way to being associated with modern architecture and design, focusing on the simplicity of style.While the meaning and origins of the phrase are rooted in history, it's the phrase we are seeing permeate vast arenas of young people's lives today. As more young people choose to call large-scale cities home and brush the ideas of saving for the future to the back burner for the time being, a series of patterns have emerged.