American suburban growth refers to the rapid expansion of residential areas surrounding cities in the United States. This phenomenon involved the development of housing, infrastructure, and amenities outside of urban centers.
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Levittown: A famous example of post-World War II suburban development in Long Island, New York. It consisted of mass-produced homes that were affordable for returning veterans and their families.
Commuter towns: These are suburbs where residents mainly live but commute to work in nearby cities.
White flight: The migration of white Americans from urban areas to predominantly white suburbs during the mid-20th century. This contributed to demographic changes and racial segregation in cities.