13.9 Subruban Sprawl
Suburbs sprawl outside of American Cities
The peripheral model
This model states that a urban area is surrounded by a large suburban residential and buisness areas tied together by a beltway or ring road
Attraction to Suburbs
Suburbs are popular because of their
- Detached single family dwelling rather than a row house or apartment
- A yard surrounding the house for children to play
- Several places to park at no cost
- A greater oppourtunity for home ownership
- Protection from inner-city crime and congestion
- Proximity to good schools