This research aims to redefine the “New American Dream” for the 21st century. In a new era where single-family homes no longer align with the preferences of this generation along with a large demographic shift to more dense urban living, it is time to rethink the role of the suburbs. Through investigation of California’s housing trends, migratory shifts, and the opportunity for medium-density housing, this study will explore strategies to make suburban housing more affordable and aligned with current societal needs. As a final result, the suburbs will evolve to play a new role in equitable housing and resource availability in the hope of solving California’s housing affordability crisis.