Free Standing Birth Center

On one of the blogs I follow, the question was asked by a local nurse if we want a freestanding birth center in our area. Her words: Would folks who want a homebirth because of the restrictive nature of the hospital, come to a freestanding birth center? Is there a demand for Birth Centers? Especially a Birth center across the street from the hospital that has a large staff and 24 hour Ob and anesthesia folks so...