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Re:Trains are more efficient and less polluting than other t... by mac01021 on Tuesday April 02, 2019 @07:45AM (#19553027)
Which government policies promoted the growth of the suburbs, out of curiosity?
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Re:Trains are more efficient and less polluting than other t... by ghaff on Tuesday April 02, 2019 @08:47AM (#19553439)
A variety of both direct and indirect things. Low interest rates for home purchases, especially veterans (GI Bill). Road construction especially the interstate highway system. Low-cost suburban development, e.g. Levittown. The fact that there was lots of land to build suburbs on.
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