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The expansion of suburban neighborhoods, enabled by railroads and streetcars, introduced detached houses with gardens. American suburbs like Levittown, established after WWII, exemplified mass-produced, affordable housing—initially modest but increasingly larger and more elaborate over time.
The Struggles and Reforms of 20th-Century Housing
By the mid-20th century, housing shortages and urban congestion prompted government intervention. Public housing projects in the US and Europe created high-rise apartment complexes and social housing, though many suffered from poor maintenance and social issues.