Suburbanisation

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What is suburbanisation?

Suburbanisation is the process of population movement from within cities to the rural-urban fringe, creating suburbs.

When did suburbanisation begin to accelerate in the United States?

Suburbanisation began to significantly accelerate after World War II, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s.

What are the key factors that drive suburbanisation?

Key factors include the availability of affordable housing, transportation improvements, and the desire for a perceived better quality of life.

How does suburbanisation affect urban areas?

Suburbanisation can lead to urban sprawl, decreased city populations, and a reduced tax base for urban services.

Name two environmental impacts of suburbanisation.

Suburbanisation can lead to increased air pollution due to commuting and loss of wildlife habitats.

What role did the automobile play in suburbanisation?

The widespread availability of automobiles made it easier to commute from suburban areas to urban centers, facilitating suburban growth.

How does suburbanisation influence infrastructure development?

It often leads to increased infrastructure development, including roads, schools, and shopping centers, to support the growing suburban population.

What is a suburb?

A suburb is a residential district located on the outskirts of a city or large town.

How has suburbanisation impacted the landscape?

It has transformed rural landscapes into residential zones, often leading to homogenized, expansive areas lacking distinct local culture.

What are green belts, and how do they relate to suburbanisation?

Green belts are areas of open land around a city, on which development is prohibited. They are used to control the spread of suburbs.

Which demographic trends are associated with suburbanisation?

Suburbanisation often associates with higher income families moving from urban centers to suburbs seeking larger homes and better schools.

Can suburbanisation lead to economic challenges? If so, how?

Yes, it can create economic challenges like funding gaps in urban areas, increased infrastructure costs, and unequal service distribution.

What is the 'white flight' phenomenon related to suburbanisation?

'White flight' refers to the migration of white city-dwellers to suburbs to escape racial diversity in the cities.

How can suburbanisation contribute to social segregation?

Suburbanisation can create areas with homogenous socio-economic populations, leading to less diverse communities.

Give an example of a city affected by suburbanisation.

Detroit is an example where suburbanisation has significantly affected the city's demographics and economy.