SOCB44H3 Lecture : Week 9 Lecture
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Some suburbs existed prior to end of wwii. Up until transportation era, it was a long way from suburbs to cities. Streetcar suburbs = because the streetcar was major means of transportation back in 1920"s and 30"s, when they extended streetcar routes, they would build housing along streetcar extension outwards, thus housing price is based on proximity to transportation. When mass production of cars kicked in, produced highways and gave boost to suburban growth. Suburban growth also due to annexation = city annexes formally independent towns and politically makes it a city itself, so city itself grows largely. In recent years, suburban growth has continued at rapid pace around toronto. Gta (greater toronto area) = includes both toronto and its suburbs and even further out. Golden horseshoe = area all the way from oshawa to niagara falls, golden horseshoe has been expanding in recent years due to commuting.
