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negative effects of the rise of the suburbs
"As a consequence of the movement of households and businesses out of the city centers, low-density, peripheral urban areas grow" (wikipedia)
urban sprawl/growth
infrastructure impact
water and sanitation problems
housing problems
development of slums
increased infrastructure costs
sociological/demographic impact
greater poverty
spiraling human health
unemployment
social homogeneity
building the suburbs
businesses and households moved farther out of city
increased car dependency
social homogeneity and discrimination
dislocation (highways)
suburbs relieved of tax burden of social services for the poor
counter-argument
positive effects of the rise of the suburbs
good for transportation industries and companies, economic
promoted organized social engagement
fostered the growth of America's consumer culture
supported overpopulation