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How did the development of streetcar suburbs contribute to urban decentralization?
How did the development of streetcar suburbs contribute to urban decentralization?
- By decreasing the availability of public transportation in city centers resulting in outward migration.
- By increasing the cost of living in city centers, pushing residents to seek affordable housing elsewhere.
- By concentrating commercial activities in the city center, leading residents to seek quieter, residential areas.
- By enabling workers to live farther from their workplaces, reducing the need to reside within walking distance of employment. (correct)
Which factor primarily facilitated the rapid increase in urban sprawl after World War II?
Which factor primarily facilitated the rapid increase in urban sprawl after World War II?
- Increased government investment in public transportation within city centers.
- Strict zoning laws that limited residential construction within city limits.
- Growing popularity and affordability of automobiles paired with the postwar baby boom. (correct)
- Decreased birth rates leading to lower demand for single-family homes.
What is a defining characteristic of edge cities that distinguishes them from traditional suburbs?
What is a defining characteristic of edge cities that distinguishes them from traditional suburbs?
- Edge cities are exclusively industrial zones.
- Edge cities serve as commercial centers and offer office, retail, and residential spaces typical of an urban center. (correct)
- Edge cities are primarily residential areas with limited commercial development.
- Edge cities are characterized by low population density and a lack of infrastructure.
How do boomburbs differ primarily from edge cities in their urban composition and function?
How do boomburbs differ primarily from edge cities in their urban composition and function?
What is a common criticism of suburbanization regarding its impact on central cities?
What is a common criticism of suburbanization regarding its impact on central cities?
How does infill development specifically address the problems associated with urban sprawl?
How does infill development specifically address the problems associated with urban sprawl?
Which initiative focuses on breathing new life into a community through renovation, building reuse, and aesthetic improvements?
Which initiative focuses on breathing new life into a community through renovation, building reuse, and aesthetic improvements?
What is the definition of redevelopment as it relates to addressing urban sprawl?
What is the definition of redevelopment as it relates to addressing urban sprawl?
What is a key characteristic of exurbs that differentiates them from typical suburbs?
What is a key characteristic of exurbs that differentiates them from typical suburbs?
How did the introduction of commuter rail lines impact urban development during the 19th and 20th centuries?
How did the introduction of commuter rail lines impact urban development during the 19th and 20th centuries?
Why is unplanned and uncontrolled urban expansion considered a problem in the context of urban sprawl?
Why is unplanned and uncontrolled urban expansion considered a problem in the context of urban sprawl?
Considering the efforts to reduce urban sprawl, what is the main goal of creating mixed-use neighborhoods through redevelopment?
Considering the efforts to reduce urban sprawl, what is the main goal of creating mixed-use neighborhoods through redevelopment?
How did tract housing developments contribute to suburbanization trends in the United States?
How did tract housing developments contribute to suburbanization trends in the United States?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of urban sprawl?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of urban sprawl?
What is a potential environmental consequence associated with increased dependence on automobiles in suburban areas?
What is a potential environmental consequence associated with increased dependence on automobiles in suburban areas?
Flashcards
Streetcar Suburbs
Streetcar Suburbs
Decentralization leads to new areas developing outside of the core areas of cities.
Railroad Suburbs
Railroad Suburbs
Suburbs that develop as a result of commuter rail lines providing access to surrounding areas.
Suburbanization
Suburbanization
The expansion of a metropolitan area's land area, without proportional population growth in the central city.
Tract Housing
Tract Housing
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Urban Sprawl
Urban Sprawl
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Edge City
Edge City
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Boomburb
Boomburb
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Exurb
Exurb
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Revitalization
Revitalization
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Redevelopment
Redevelopment
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Infill
Infill
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Study Notes
- Urban transportation changes in the 19th and 20th centuries led to outward city growth in the United States.
Streetcar Suburbs
- Streetcars allowed workers to live further from work, creating "streetcar suburbs".
- Commuter rail lines further expanded cities into "railroad suburbs."
- Highway development also spurred suburban growth.
Suburbanization impact
- Suburbanization leads to metropolitan area land expansion without necessarily increasing the central city population.
- It increases the amount of land per person.
- Affordable land lead to single-family home neighborhoods, often featuring tract housing
Appeal of Suburbs
- Upper and middle-class families were attracted to the suburbs.
- Suburbs offered lower crime rates.
- Suburbs offered good schools.
- Suburbs offered larger homes and yards.
Urban Sprawl
- Unplanned and uncontrolled urban expansion is considered urban sprawl.
- Sprawl contrasts with compact, well-planned central cities.
- Sprawl led to infrastructure issues.
- Urban sprawl became common after World War II, especially in cities like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
- Automobile affordability and the baby boom accelerated this process.
Edge Cities
- Edge cities are communities on the outskirts of larger cities.
- They are commercial centers with offices, retail, and other urban amenities.
- Residential housing has also been developed in edge cities.
- Edge cities serve as destinations for work, shopping, entertainment, and housing.
- Tysons Corner, Virginia, is an example of an edge city.
Boomburbs
- Boomburbs are rapidly growing suburbs exceeding 100,000 residents.
- Their population can surpass nearby big cities.
- Boomburbs consist of merged planned communities.
- Anaheim, California; Mesa, Arizona; and Plano, Texas, are examples of boomburbs.
Exurbs
- Exurbs are fast-growing communities outside metropolitan areas.
- Residents maintain connections to the central city and suburbs.
- Exurbs often feature low-density residential areas, including wealthy estates.
Criticisms of Suburbanization
- Suburban communities are criticized for lacking identity or a sense of place.
- Dependence on cars contributes to traffic, pollution, and other environmental issues.
- Lower city tax bases contribute to economic decline and urban decay.
Reducing Sprawl
- Urban planners address sprawl through revitalization.
- Urban planners address sprawl through redevelopment of decaying areas.
- Revitalization focuses on reusing/renovating buildings and beautifying areas.
- Redevelopment converts existing properties to more desirable uses.
- Mixed-use neighborhoods with access to transportation, retail, and entertainment help address sprawl.
- Infill involves developing vacant land within built areas.
- Infill focuses on areas with existing infrastructure.
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