Let's Build a Traditional City and Make a Profit

Re:Let's Build a Traditional City and Make a Profit by normloman on Thursday July 31, 2014 @09:55AM (#8114081)

The interstate highway system certainly contributed to suburban sprawl, but for many suburbs, the racism was the driving force.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_flight

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redlining

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortgage_discrimination

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restrictive_covenants#Exclusio...

Look further and you'll find that US housing policy in the 20th century intentionally encouraged suburb construction and disinvestment in the cities.

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Re:Let's Build a Traditional City and Make a Profit by canvia on Thursday July 31, 2014 @10:54AM (#8114442)

There was also a concerted effort to increase the use of gas powered vehicles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_streetcar_consp...

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Re:Let's Build a Traditional City and Make a Profit by kondor6c on Thursday July 31, 2014 @02:37PM (#8116076)

Or maybe some people just wanted a larger house and larger backyard sometimes at a cheaper rate?

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Re:Let's Build a Traditional City and Make a Profit by cylinder on Thursday July 31, 2014 @12:26PM (#8115036)

So how do you explain suburban sprawl in Canada and Australia?

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Re:Let's Build a Traditional City and Make a Profit by normloman on Thursday July 31, 2014 @01:12PM (#8115419)

I assume automobiles, racism, and consumer preference for large lots are still factors in Canada in Australia. But I haven't researched any specific housing policies that encouraged sprawl in those countries. I'm having trouble finding materials on the subject. You know any good resources?

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