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Short Paper #2 Assignment Description URBS 2010 Spring 2014 Dr. Cara Robinson Due Date:

 March 30, 2014 by Midnight

 Submit via the eLearn Dropbox Length: 3 pages Total Points: 50 Other Requirements:

 APA Format  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

 Citations are REQUIRED

 12 Point Font (Times New Roman)

 1 inch margins ______________________________________________________________________________ Please respond to the following question: Question: Select an American city. Discuss the patterns of suburban growth and development in the Post-WWII period (1945 – 1965). What were the major reasons for suburban growth during this time period in your city? Finally, use an urban theory discussed in class to analyze life during the time period (how would that theory explain the social, political and economic factors contributing to Post-WWII suburban development in your city?). Provide specific examples utilizing the city you chose to examine.

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