Suburbia

The Real Meaning Of The "American Dream"

Both supporters and opponents of the sprawl status quo often refer to suburbia as “The American Dream.” One sprawl-defending organization even calls itself “The American Dream Coalition.”

April 23, 2008 - Michael Lewyn

Looking Backwards: 'The End of Suburbia' 4 Years Later

When it came out in 2004, "The End of Suburbia" was required viewing for anti-sprawl activists. Now, four years later, the film is both quaint and frighteningly prophetic, writes Dorothy Woodend.

April 10, 2008 - The Tyee

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