348: The Suburbs - their history and present relevance

<p>With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review Everyday Amber, then discuss the development, history, and significance of the suburbs. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Crowhill mentions his conflict between his preference for free-market solutions, and the reality that some level of governemnt planning is necessary for reasonable civil life. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Longinus gives some historical context for cities and suburbs, and ties the big suburbs -- like Levittown -- to the ability to construct houses in an assembly-like manner, effective transportation, and the GI bill, which made financing possible. </p> <p><br></p> <p>* Why do we have front lawns? </p> <p>* How did the suburbs hurt the cities? </p> <p>* When and why did malls and strip malls develop? </p> <p>* The relationship between cities and counties. </p>