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Living in [City] Page Template

Reference Guide -- based on the Living in Durham page structure

Last updated: 2026-08-20 · Source file: src/pages/living-in-durham.astro

Intended for building pages like Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Fuquay-Varina, etc.

25-Section Template Structure

Sections alternate between navy (#0A2436), white, off-white (#EDECEA), and dark navy (#061726) backgrounds. Zigzag rows alternate image left / image right. Total page length: ~3,900+ lines.

  1. 1. Hero (full-width bg image, overlay, H1, subtitle, 2 CTAs, stats bar)
  2. 2. Opening Overview (white bg, 3-paragraph intro, styled links)
  3. 3. What's Inside This Guide (off-white, 22-item jump-to menu in grid)
  4. 4. Market Snapshot (white, data table + Phil quote box)
  5. 5. Why People Are Moving (navy, 6 numbered reasons + difference box + Phil quote)
  6. 6. Homes for Sale (white, IDX iframe embed)
  7. 7. Housing Guide (off-white, 5 zigzag housing cards + builders + pro tip)
  8. 8. Neighborhoods (white bg, 10 full-width cards + honorable mentions + tips + CTA)
  9. 9. Triangle Areas Map (white, interactive JS image map)
  10. 10. How [City] Compares (navy heading box, comparison table, 3-5 cards)
  11. 11. Cost of Living (off-white, tax rates, monthly breakdown table, rent ranges)
  12. 12. Schools (dark navy #061726, 3 rules, feeder patterns, DPS banner, cards)
  13. 13. Parks & Outdoor Living (dark navy, 4 zigzag sections)
  1. 14. Amenities & Community Services (dark navy, 5 zigzag sections)
  2. 15. Dining & Entertainment (dark navy, 4 zigzag sections)
  3. 16. Weather & Climate (dark navy, 5-stat bar + 2 zigzag sections + best time box)
  4. 17. Location & Commute (dark navy, commute table with color badges + 5 cards)
  5. 18. Future Growth (dark navy, 3 zigzag sections)
  6. 19. Awards & Recognition (dark navy, 2 zigzag sections + snapshot grid + Phil quote)
  7. 20. What Salary Do You Need (off-white, expense table)
  8. 21. Pros & Cons (dark navy, zigzag, 9 pros / 6 cons + diagnostic cards + CTA)
  9. 22. People Also Ask (FAQ bg, 10 accordion questions, JSON-LD FAQPage)
  10. 23. FAQs (FAQ bg, 5 accordion questions, JSON-LD FAQPage + CTA banner)
  11. 24. Phil's Perspective (off-white, quote + cut-out portrait + headshot card)
  12. 25. CTA / Next Steps (navy, 3-step grid + 2 CTAs + Phil quote)

+ Footer: Standard site footer (shared Layout) with EHO badge, brokerage info, legal links, bottom bar.

+ Override styles: Dark navy section text color overrides at the bottom of the page (before closing Layout).

Related Template: Neighborhood Sub-Page Template — for building the neighborhood sub-pages that attach to each city page.

Quick Reference

Color Tokens

  • navy: #0A2436 (dark bg sections, header, hero overlay)
  • gold: #EEBE64 (stat values in data bars)
  • offWhite: #EDECEA (alternating section bg)
  • lime: #D0FF14 (accent links, badges, borders, numbers)
  • darkNavy: #061726 (Schools, Amenities, Dining, Weather, etc.)
  • faqBg: #081726 (People Also Ask + FAQs sections)
  • blueAccent: #38bdf8 (feature boxes, school subheadings)
  • primaryBlue: #205bfe (Phil quote borders, link color)

Frontmatter Variables

  • dateModified = today's ISO date
  • siteURL = canonical site URL
  • Color tokens: navy, gold, offWhite, white, lime, darkNavy
  • heroImage, headshotUrl, siteLogo
  • jumpLinks array (22 items) for "What's Inside" menu
  • communityDropdown array (22 Triangle communities)

Background Pattern

  • Sec 1: navy gradient overlay
  • Sec 2, 4, 6: white (#FFFFFF)
  • Sec 3, 7, 11, 20, 24: offWhite (#EDECEA)
  • Sec 5: navy (#0A2436)
  • Sec 8, 9, 10: white
  • Sec 12-19, 21: darkNavy (#061726)
  • Sec 22-23: faqBg (#081726)
  • Sec 25: navy (#0A2436)
SECTION 1

Hero Section

Title Tag Format

"Living in [City], NC | 2026 Relocation Guide"

H1 Format

"Living in [City], NC (2026 Guide)"

Meta Description Template

"Thinking about moving to [City], NC? Our 2026 guide covers home prices, neighborhoods, schools, commute times, and the honest truth about living in the Triangle's [descriptor] from a real estate agent for Raleigh NC and the Triangle."

Length: 150-175 characters

HTML Structure

  • Section: relative overflow-hidden, navy background
  • Absolute position img with dark overlay (rgba(0,0,0,0.75))
  • H1: font-display text-4xl sm:text-5xl lg:text-7xl font-bold, max-w-5xl mx-auto
  • Subtitle: text-xl sm:text-2xl font-semibold text-white/80
  • Description: text-base sm:text-lg text-white/60
  • Two CTA buttons: gold bg + lime border-outlined
  • Stats bar below: 4-column grid (2 on mobile), gold values, uppercase labels
  • Stats: Population | Median Home Price | Metro People | Key Feature
  • Padding: py-24 sm:py-32 (content) + py-10 sm:py-12 (stats bar)
SECTION 2

Opening Overview (Intro)

  • Background: white (#FFFFFF)
  • Section ID: living-in-[city]-intro
  • Heading: H2, "Living in [City], NC — The Complete Package"
  • Content: 3 paragraphs. First paragraph links key city assets (university, RTP, etc.) with target="_blank" external links. Second paragraph covers schools, neighborhoods, commuting. Third paragraph covers culture, amenities, walkability.
  • Style: Inline style tag overrides link colors to #205bfe with underline + hover state. Max-width: max-w-4xl. Text: text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed, color #333.
SECTION 3

What's Inside This Guide (Jump Menu)

  • Background: offWhite (#EDECEA)
  • Section ID: whats-inside
  • Heading: H2, "What's Inside This Guide" (text-2xl sm:text-3xl)
  • Grid: grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-3
  • Items: 22 jump links rendered from a JavaScript array of { label, href } objects
  • Card style: rounded-xl px-5 py-4, navy background, gold chevron-right icon, white text. Hover shadow.
  • Source array: defined in frontmatter as jumpLinks
SECTION 4

Market Snapshot Table

  • Background: white (#FFFFFF)
  • Section ID: market-snapshot
  • Heading: H2, "[City] Real Estate Market Snapshot (Month Year)"
  • Table columns: Metric | Current Month | Previous Year | Change
  • Rows: Median Sales Price, Closed Sales, Median DOM, List Price Received, Median Sold $/Sq Ft, New Listings
  • Change colors: green (#16a34a) for positive, red (#dc2626) for negative
  • Phil's Quote box: Bottom of section: rounded-2xl p-8 sm:p-10, bg #f1f5f9, left border 6px solid #205bfe. Includes quote icon, text, and attribution.
SECTION 5

Why People Are Moving to [City]

  • Background: navy (#0A2436)
  • Section ID: why-moving
  • Heading: H2 white, "Why People Are Moving to [City], NC"
  • Subtitle: text-lg sm:text-xl, color #d1d5db, max-w-3xl
  • 6 reasons: Numbered (1-6) with lime circles (w-12 h-12 sm:w-14 sm:h-14, #D0FF14 bg, navy text). Each has H4 heading + body text in #d1d5db.
  • City Difference Box: Titled "[City] Difference". 2-column grid: left card (light) vs right card (navy with lime accent). Vibe description paragraph below.
  • Phil's Perspective: Flex row with headshot (w-14 h-14 sm:w-16 sm:h-16 rounded-full object-cover object-top) + quote text. bg #f1f5f9, left border 6px solid #205bfe.
SECTION 6

Homes for Sale (IDX Iframe)

  • Background: white (#FFFFFF)
  • Section ID: homes-for-sale
  • Heading: H2, "Homes for Sale in [City], NC"
  • Content: Subtitle text + RealScout IDX iframe embed
  • Iframe: aspect-video w-full max-w-full overflow-hidden container. Iframe: h-full w-full, border: 0, loading="lazy", allow="geolocation".
  • Source: Unique RealScout shared search URL (per-city)
SECTION 7

Housing Guide (Zigzag, 5 Housing Types)

  • Background: offWhite (#EDECEA)
  • Section ID: housing-guide
  • Heading: H2, "[City] Housing Guide: New Construction or Resale"
  • New Construction callout: Blue left-border box with map-pin icon. Describes where new construction is happening.
  • Types of Homes heading: H3, font-size: 2rem (32px), font-weight: 800, text-center. Bigger than other headings.
  • 5 Housing Cards: Each is flex flex-col sm:flex-row rounded-[16px], navy bg. Image left (w-full sm:w-1/2, min-h-[200px]), text right (p-6 sm:p-8).
  • Card content: H4 with type name + price range span, description in #d1d5db.
  • Builders box: Rounded-2xl p-8, bg #f1f5f9, border. Builder names as lime badges on navy bg.
  • Pro Tip: Blue left-border box with star icon.
SECTION 8

Neighborhoods (10 Full-Width Cards)

  • Background: white (#FFFFFF) for section wrapper
  • Section ID: neighborhoods
  • Heading: H2, "[City] Neighborhoods — Finding Your Right Fit"
  • 10 neighborhoods: Alternating navy (#0A2436) and white backgrounds
  • Card structure: .neighborhood-block (full-width, mb-20, rounded-[20px], p-10). Each has hero image (h-[420px], rounded-[16px]), H3 with price range, Overview/What to Know/Housing Styles/Why People Move Here/Tips from Phil sections.
  • Phil tips box: .phil-tips-box with amber left-border (6px #f59e0b). Navy or white version depending on card bg.
  • Honorable Mentions: H3 at 2rem font-size. 2-column grid (1 on mobile) with photos and descriptions.
  • Selection Tips from Phil: .tips-wrapper: dark navy bg, 3px lime border, rounded-[16px], p-8. Bullet list with lime headings.
  • Critical Warning box: .critical-card: lime bg (#ccff00), black text, rounded-[16px], p-6. School verification warning.
  • CTA Section: .cta-section: dark bg (#0f172a), white text, centered, deep-dive links to neighborhood sub-pages.
  • CSS defined: Inline style tag before the section with custom class names for all cards.
SECTION 9

Triangle Areas Interactive Map

  • Background: white (#FFFFFF)
  • Section ID: nearby-relocation-guides
  • Structure: Full-width section with custom inline CSS (overflow-x: hidden). Contains a complex JavaScript-driven interactive image map.
  • Map image: Community map PNG (huzi-cdn URL). Imagemap with coordinates for each Triangle community.
  • JS logic: Canvas overlay on top of map image for hover highlighting. City grid (left sidebar) linked to map areas. Dynamic title/description boxes that update on hover.
  • Styling: Uses class names like .map-container, .map-inner, .map-main-heading, .map-dynamic-title, .map-city-grid, .map-city-link. Defined in a custom style tag.
  • Functionality: Hovering over a city name in the grid highlights the corresponding region on the map canvas. Clicking navigates to that city's living-in page.
SECTION 10

How [City] Compares

  • Background: white (#FFFFFF)
  • Section ID: [city]-vs-cities (e.g. durham-vs-cities)
  • Navy heading box: Navy bg, rounded-2xl, p-8, centered H2 in white
  • Comparison table: County tax rates table with 4 columns (City, County, Tax Rate, Mill Rate)
  • 3-5 comparison cards: Each titled "Choose [City] Over [Target] If:" with bullet list. Blue left-border boxes.
  • Phil's Perspective: Rounded-2xl box with headshot + quote, left border 6px solid #205bfe
SECTION 11

Cost of Living

  • Background: offWhite (#EDECEA)
  • Section ID: cost-of-living
  • Heading: H2, "Cost of Living in [City], NC (2026)"
  • Tax info: Property tax rates table (Durham County example). NC Tax Advantages section (lime-bordered box on navy bg).
  • Monthly breakdown: Table with Expense Category + Estimated Monthly Cost columns. Rows: Mortgage, Property Tax, Insurance, HOA, Groceries, Utilities, Transportation, Dining, Healthcare. Total row with blue top border.
  • Rent ranges: Section with typical rent ranges for 1BR ($1,200-$1,500), 2BR ($1,400-$2,200), 3BR ($1,800-$2,800)
  • CTA banner: Navy bg, lime text, button to search homes
  • Phil's Perspective: Blue left-border box with quote
SECTION 12

Schools (Dark Navy Background)

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: schools
  • DPS/County banner callout: Top of section, navy bg with lime badge, text white (#e2e8f0), links to school district website
  • Hero image: Full-width rounded-2xl image (h-[400px] on desktop, h-[260px] on mobile)
  • 3 Rules for School Research: H3 + 3 numbered cards with lime circles (w-10 h-10, bg #cef, navy text). Each rule has heading + description.
  • Feeder Patterns: Two-column grid. Key Elementary Schools + Middle School Feeder Notes. Blue sub-headings (#38bdf8), white body text.
  • High Schools card: Dark bg box with school names and details
  • Charter/Private card: Dark bg box with charter and private school options
  • Detailed Charter/Private section: Two more charter/private sections with individual school details
  • Critical Warning box: Yellow-amber bg, black text, bold warning about verifying school assignments
  • Phil's School Advisory: Headshot + quote box
  • CSS overrides: Extensive style block forcing white text inside the schools section
SECTION 13

Parks & Outdoor Living (Zigzag)

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: parks
  • 4 zigzag sub-sections:
  • • Piedmont Crown Jewels (image right) -- flex flex-col lg:flex-row-reverse. H3 + 2 sub-locations with H4 headings.
  • • Expansive Forests & Family Attractions (image left) -- flex flex-col lg:flex-row. 4 sub-locations with H4 + text.
  • • Greenways & Urban Trail Systems (image right) -- 4 sub-locations.
  • • Regional Lake Access & Water Recreation (image left) -- Jordan Lake + Falls Lake.
  • Phil's Outdoor Perspective: Headshot + quote box at bottom, lime border.
  • Image pattern: w-full h-[320px] object-cover rounded-[14px], border 1px solid #1e3a5f.
  • Section text containers: rounded-2xl p-6 sm:p-8, bg #0b1f31, border 1px solid #1e3a5f.
SECTION 14

Amenities & Community Services (Zigzag)

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: amenities
  • 5 zigzag sub-sections:
  • • Commercial & Cultural Anchor (image right) -- Major commercial/cultural district
  • • Downtown & District (image left) -- Downtown area + historic district
  • • Healthcare Network (image right) -- Major hospitals and medical facilities
  • • Event Calendar (full-width, horizontal scroll grid of 4 event cards)
  • • Buyer Consideration (Phil's quote box)
  • Event card grid: grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4 with individual venue cards
  • CSS overrides: #amenities h2,h3,h4,p,li color white
SECTION 15

Dining & Entertainment (Zigzag)

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: dining
  • 4 zigzag sub-sections:
  • • Michelin/Bib Gourmand Recognized (image right) -- Award-winning restaurants
  • • Chef-Driven Local Icons (image left) -- Downtown independent restaurants
  • • District Corridors & Casual Favorites (image right) -- Neighborhood dining corridors
  • • Arts, Culture & Entertainment Anchors (image left) -- Performing arts, sports, museums
  • Restaurant cards: Grid layout with individual venue cards showing name, cuisine type, price indicator
  • Phil's Dining Insight: Headshot + quote box at bottom
SECTION 16

Weather & Climate

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: weather-climate
  • 5-stat bar: grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-5 gap-6. Stats: Average High, Average Low, Annual Rainfall, Sunny Days/Year, Annual Snowfall. Values in lime (#ccff00). Container: rounded-2xl, bg #0b1f31, border #1e3a5f.
  • Spring & Summer (image right): flex flex-col lg:flex-row-reverse. Text panel: bg #0b1f31, border #1e3a5f.
  • Fall & Winter (image left): flex flex-col lg:flex-row. Same text panel styling.
  • Best Time to Move box: bg #0b1f31, border 2px solid #38bdf8 (blue accent).
  • Phil's Weather Insight: Headshot + multi-paragraph quote box.
  • Disclaimer: Small text at bottom about NWS data source.
SECTION 17

Location & Commute

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: commute
  • Zigzag row with map image: Image left (map photo), text right with location description
  • Detailed commute table: 4 columns: Destination | Distance | Typical Drive Time | Badge (Green/Yellow/Red based on traffic).
  • Color badges: Green bg (#16a34a) for 10-15 min, Yellow bg (#ca8a04) for 20-30 min, Red bg (#dc2626) for 35-45 min
  • Drive Time Key: Explanation of color coding
  • Peak Hour Warning Box: Blue-bordered box (#38bdf8) warning about I-40/Rush hour
  • Surrounding Geography: Map image + description of nearby cities
  • Triangle Hierarchy Cards: 3 cards: Raleigh (primary city), Durham (secondary anchor), smaller suburbs
  • Phil's Geographic Advice: Headshot + quote box
SECTION 18

Future Growth & Development

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: future-growth
  • 3 zigzag sub-sections:
  • • Major Catalyst Investments (image right) -- Large-scale development projects
  • • Tech Expansion & Innovation (image left) -- Tech hub developments
  • • Neighborhood Revitalization & Transit (image right) -- Transit and urban renewal
  • Phil's Growth Advisory: Headshot + quote box at bottom
SECTION 19

Awards & Recognition

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: awards
  • 2 zigzag sub-sections:
  • • Culinary Capital (image right) -- Restaurant/awards achievements
  • • Economic Engine (image left) -- Economic development awards
  • Summary Snapshot Grid: 6 cards in grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4. Each card has icon + title + description. Purple (not lime) accent for variety.
  • Phil's Market Perspective: Headshot + quote box with lime heading
SECTION 20

What Salary Do You Need

  • Background: offWhite (#EDECEA)
  • Section ID: salary
  • Heading: H2, "What Salary Do You Need to Live in [City], NC (2026)?"
  • Subtitle: Target salary range (e.g. "$120K-$140K per year")
  • Table: Expense Category + Estimated Monthly Cost. 10 rows + Total row. Total row has blue top border (#205bfe).
  • Disclaimer: Small text at bottom about variable costs
SECTION 21

Pros & Cons

  • Background: dark navy (#061726)
  • Section ID: pros-cons
  • The Pros (image right): 9 pros in 3-column grid (1 on mobile). Each pro: green bg (#16a34a) left border, H4 heading, body text. Container: bg #0b1f31.
  • The Cons (image left): 6 cons in 2-column grid (1 on mobile). Each con: yellow bg (#ca8a04/amber) left border, H4 heading, body text.
  • Market Fit Diagnostic: 4 cards in 2-column grid. Two headed "Right For [City] If:" (lime bg, white text), two headed "Not Right For [City] If:" (darker bg, gray text).
  • CTA Banner: Full-width centered CTA with button
  • Phil's Market Guidance: Headshot + quote box
SECTION 22

People Also Ask (10 Accordion Questions)

  • Background: #081726 (faqBg)
  • Section ID: people-also-ask
  • Heading: H2 white, "People Also Ask"
  • Accordion pattern: 10 <details> elements with group class. Summary: flex px-6 sm:px-8 py-5, white font-bold, blue (#3b82f6) chevron icon. Answer panel: px-6 sm:px-8 pb-6, text #cbd5e1. Links: #38b8df.
  • Styling: Each details: bg #0e2238, border #1e3752, rounded-xl. First one open by default.
  • JSON-LD: FAQPage schema with 10 questions and accepted answers -- defined in frontmatter
  • Internal links: Neighborhood answers link to sub-pages (e.g. /living-in-durham/hope-valley/)
SECTION 23

FAQs (5 Accordion Questions + CTA)

  • Background: #081726 (faqBg)
  • Section ID: faq
  • 5 basic questions: Zip codes, property tax, public transit, median price, distance to beach/mountains
  • Same accordion pattern: <details> elements with group class, blue chevron, white text
  • CTA Banner: After the accordion -- full-width centered section, navy bg, heading "Still Have Questions?", button to contact page
  • JSON-LD: Included in the main page FAQPage schema (merged with PAA questions)
  • Phil's Perspective link: At bottom, headshot + link to #phils-perspective section
SECTION 24

Phil's Perspective (Quote + Headshot)

  • Background: offWhite (#EDECEA)
  • Section ID: phils-perspective
  • Heading: H2, "Phil's Perspective on [City]"
  • Layout: flex flex-col lg:flex-row items-center gap-10 lg:gap-16
  • Left column: Cut-out portrait image (h-[400px] lg:h-[500px] w-auto max-w-none object-contain object-bottom drop-shadow-2xl) -- generated with background removal
  • Right column: Quote box: rounded-2xl p-8 sm:p-10, white bg, blue left border 6px solid #205bfe, box-shadow. Quote icon from tabler:quote, 2 paragraphs of Phil's personal perspective, attribution.
SECTION 25

CTA / Next Steps

  • Background: navy (#0A2436)
  • Section ID: next-steps
  • Heading: H2 white, "Ready to Make Your Move to [City]?"
  • 3-step grid: grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6. Each card: rounded-2xl p-8, bg rgba(255,255,255,0.08), border 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12). Hover lift effect.
  • Card 1: Calendar icon, "Schedule a 15-Minute Strategy Call", button linking to booking URL
  • Card 2: Search icon, "Search Homes Now", button linking to RealScout
  • Card 3: Download icon, "Get a Free Relocation Guide", button linking to buyer-guide
  • Bottom row: Two centered CTA buttons: gold bg for booking + lime border for buyer guide. Phil's quote below with headshot.
META

SEO / AEO Metadata & Structured Data

Layout Head Tags

  • title: "Living in [City], NC | 2026 Relocation Guide"
  • description: 150-175 char meta with city name + key topics
  • image: heroImage URL for Open Graph
  • type: "article"
  • modifiedDate: dateModified variable
  • Canonical: /living-in-[city]/

JSON-LD Schema Types

  • RealEstateAgent (#agent) -- with sameAs, areaServed, memberOf
  • WebSite (#website) -- with SearchAction
  • Person (#person) -- with sameAs, worksFor
  • WebPage (#webpage) -- with dateModified, about, author, mainEntity
  • BreadcrumbList (#breadcrumb) -- Home > [City]
  • FAQPage (#faq) -- 10 (PAA) + 5 (FAQ) questions
  • Place (#place) -- city name, description, address, containedInPlace

Page-Level HTML Elements

  • One H1 per page (in hero section)
  • H2 for each major section heading
  • H3 + H4 for sub-sections and neighborhood names
  • Ordered heading hierarchy throughout
  • Semantic landmarks: header, nav, main, section, footer
  • All images have descriptive alt text

Internal Linking Strategy

  • Neighborhood names link to sub-pages: /living-in-[city]/[neighborhood]/
  • City comparison cards link to other city pages
  • Buyer guide link in CTA: /buyer-guide/
  • Contact link: /contact/
  • External links: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
  • School links: dpsnc.net or county school website
STYLES

CSS & Style Pattern Reference

Neighborhood Section Classes

.durham-neighborhoods-v2   max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto;
.neighborhood-block        width: 100%; mb: 5rem; rounded-[20px]; p-10
.neighborhood-block.navy-card   bg: #0A2436
.neighborhood-block.white-card  bg: white; border: #e2e8f0
.neighborhood-hero-img     h-[420px]; object-fit: cover; rounded-[16px]; mb: 1.75rem
.phil-tips-box             rounded-[16px]; p-6
.phil-tips-box.navy-tips   bg: #162c3d; left-border: 6px solid #f59e0b
.phil-tips-box.white-tips  bg: #eef2ff; left-border: 6px solid #f59e0b
.honorable-list            grid-cols-2 (1 on mobile); gap: 20px
.tips-wrapper              bg: #0b1e2d; border: 3px solid #ccff00; rounded-[16px]; p-8
.critical-card             bg: #ccff00; color: black; rounded-[16px]; p-6
.cta-section               bg: #0f172a; color: white; rounded-[16px]; p-10; text-center

Override Style Blocks

Each dark navy section (#schools, #amenities, #dining, #weather-climate, #future-growth, #people-also-ask, #faq) has its own inline style block forcing white text on all child elements. These go at the bottom of the page before the closing Layout tag.

The pattern: #schools h2, #schools h3, #schools h4, #schools p, #schools li, #schools span, #schools strong, #schools summary { color: #ffffff !important; }

Dark navy text elements with inline bg colors also get overridden: #schools div[style*="background: #f1f5f9"] { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important; border-left-color: #ccff00 !important; }

Zigzag Pattern (Dark Navy Sections)

Used in sections 13-19 and 21. Each sub-section is a flex container:
flex flex-col lg:flex-row[-reverse] items-center gap-8 lg:gap-12

Image wrapper: w-full lg:w-1/2, overflow-hidden rounded-[14px] h-[320px], border 1px solid #1e3a5f

Text panel: rounded-2xl p-6 sm:p-8, bg #0b1f31, border 1px solid #1e3a5f

Image left: flex-col lg:flex-row (image first). Image right: flex-col lg:flex-row-reverse (text first visually).

Phil's Perspective / Quote Boxes

Standard quote pattern across all sections:
Flex row with headshot (w-14 h-14 sm:w-16 sm:h-16, rounded-full, object-cover object-top) + text
Container: bg rgba(255,255,255,0.07) or #f1f5f9, left border 6px solid #205bfe or #ccff00
Headings in lime (#ccff00), body text in white/#cbd5e1, attribution at bottom

Responsive Breakpoints Reference

  • sm: 640px -- 2-column grids active
  • md: 768px -- 3-column grids, zigzag switches from vertical to horizontal
  • lg: 1024px -- Desktop layouts, more columns, larger text
  • Mobile (default): Single column, smaller text (text-sm, text-base), condensed padding
  • Neighborhood hero images: h-[260px] on mobile, h-[420px] on desktop
SETUP

Frontmatter Setup Checklist

Required Imports

  • import Layout from '../../layouts/Layout.astro'
  • import { Icon } from 'astro-icon/components'

Required Constants

  • dateModified = ISO date string
  • siteURL = 'https://livinginraleightriangle.com'
  • navy, gold, offWhite, white, lime, darkNavy, blueAccent, primaryBlue, faqBg
  • siteLogo, headshotUrl, heroImage URL constants

Required Arrays

  • jumpLinks: 22 items with { label, href } for the "What's Inside" menu
  • communityDropdown: 22 Triangle communities for the nav dropdown

JSON-LD Checklist

  • Copy RealEstateAgent, WebSite, Person from an existing page (same for all cities)
  • Update WebPage: title, description, url, breadcrumb for the specific city
  • Update BreadcrumbList: city name and URL
  • Update FAQPage: city-specific questions and answers
  • Update Place: city name, description, address

Page Construction Steps

  1. 1. Copy all the frontmatter + head section from an existing city page
  2. 2. Update title, description, H1, and meta for the new city
  3. 3. Update hero image + stats bar values for the new city
  4. 4. Copy the full header + navigation + mobile menu (no changes needed)
  5. 5. Update each section's city-specific content (prices, neighborhoods, schools, etc.)
  6. 6. Replace image URLs with city-appropriate photos
  7. 7. Update RealScout IDX iframe with the city's shared search URL
  8. 8. Update JSON-LD with city-specific data
  9. 9. Copy the footer from the Layout (auto-included)
  10. 10. Copy the override style blocks (no changes needed)