Noun
suburbanization (countable and uncountable, plural suburbanizations)
The process of suburbanizing, of population movement from cities to suburbs
A big factor in the decline has been the rapid increase in suburbanization. Source: Internet
As in other major American cities in the postwar era, construction of an extensive highway and freeway system around Detroit and pent-up demand for new housing stimulated suburbanization; highways made commuting by car easier. Source: Internet
At the same time, suburbanization had resulted in a declining tax base in the city, although many suburban residents used unique city amenities and services which were supported only by city taxpayers. Source: Internet
In addition, suburbanization and highway development drew more established, middle-class people out of center cities for newer housing. Source: Internet
In addition, suburbanization had been drawing off many of the wealthier residents to outlying railroad commuting towns and newer housing. Source: Internet
It was not until the installation of a streetcar line in 1890 and the beginnings of suburbanization in the early 1900s that Bethesda began to grow in population. Source: Internet