Learn more at https://retipster.com/terms/suburbanization/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=terms&utm_content=7ACJ9vpBf7g 0:00 - Intro to Suburbanization 0:27 - When, where, and why does suburbanization happen? 0:40 - Suburbanization in the United States 0:55 - The original purpose of suburbanization 1:33 - The benefits of suburbanization 2:16 - The drawbacks of suburbanization 3:30 - Residential vs Commercial and Industrial Suburbanization 3:55 - The controversial history of suburbanization and the Fair Housing Act 4:52 - How "Smart Growth" initiatives attempt to solve some of the problems with suburbanization What is Suburbanization? Suburbanization occurs when the population of a metropolitan center expands from its centralized, densely populated areas into its surrounding suburban areas. Suburbanization in the United States The suburbanization of America started after World War II, characterized by families moving from urban centers to nearby counties. At that time, only 13% of Americans lived in the suburbs, but by 2010, more than half the population of the United States called the suburbs their home. The purpose of suburbanization was to provide a means for the large influx of people moving back to the cities after World War II to have somewhere to live, ideally to own a home and a piece of land. The idea was marketed to Americans, largely by the Federal government, as “the American dream,” which consisted of owning a single-family home with a yard — the perfect setting to raise a family. Government involvement stimulated the economy through home building, lending, and building the infrastructure needed to support suburban life. For example, the freeway/highway system was developed during this time, providing a method for people to commute to the city for work and then back home again. This created a car-reliant society. Join Our Community! REtipster Forum: https://retipster.com/forum REtipster Facebook Group: https://retipster.com/facebookgroup Follow Along! YouTube: https://retipster.com/youtube Facebook: https://retipster.com/facebook Instagram: https://retipster.com/instagram Twitter: https://retipster.com/twitter Pinterest: https://retipster.com/pinterest LinkedIn: https://retipster.com/linkedin TikTok: https://retipster.com/tiktok