American suburbs were largely shaped by post-World War II policies and economic conditions, with significant contributions from figures like William Levitt, who is often credited with popularizing suburban development through the creation of Levittown in New York. The GI Bill and federal mortgage programs also played crucial roles in making homeownership more accessible to returning veterans, facilitating the growth of suburban communities. Additionally, urban planning policies and the rise of the automobile culture supported the expansion of suburban areas across the United States.
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Gentrification
They migrated to the suburbs.
White flight
Between 1940 and 1960, 40 million Americans migrated to the suburbs. Due to the increase in popularity of automobiles it was becoming easier for people to live in the suburbs and commute to their jobs. It was also easier to buy houses at that time due to low interest loans offered by the FHA and VA.
African Americans were not allowed in many suburbs which caused limited diversity.
Nelson Suburbs was created in 1967.
Southern Suburbs was created in 1979.
Lost in the Suburbs was created in 1948.
Western Suburbs was created in 1906.
Bomb the Suburbs was created in 1994.
The Suburbs EP was created in 1978.
Suburbs
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Today, about half of all Americans live in suburbs.
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Western Suburbs Rosellas was created in 1910.