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The interstate highway system certainly contributed to suburban sprawl, but for many suburbs, the racism was the driving force. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W
by normloman 12y ago
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/White_flight
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redlining https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redlining
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortgage_discrimination https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortgage_discrimination
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restrictive_covenants#Exclusionary_covenants 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.
- cylinder 12y agoSo how do you explain suburban sprawl in Canada and Australia?
- normloman 12y agoI 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?
- canvia 12y agoThere was also a concerted effort to increase the use of gas powered vehicles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_streetcar_conspiracy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_streetcar_consp...
- kondor6c 12y agoOr maybe some people just wanted a larger house and larger backyard sometimes at a cheaper rate?