Autos, Transit, and The Sprawl of Los Angeles: The 1920S

摘要: Abstract The dispersed, low-density land use pattern characteristic of Los Angeles has roots in two periods economic growth, when critical choices were made. Although many observers associate the sprawl with freeway building after World War II, was well established before 1930. It can be traced to an early period dispersed from 1880 1910, interurban street railways encouraged residential decentralization. reinforced during boom 1920s, rapid growth accompanied by dramatic shifts travel patterns and industrial location, partly response automobile. This article examines changes those context a continuing preference for living. also reviews planning policies political decisions twenties, particularly adoption comprehensive highway program failure regional transit plan gain acceptance.