Monday, August 15, 2005

The Ideopolis extends to the Exurbs

Living Large, by Design, in the Middle of Nowhere by Rick Lyman describes the growing area of Wesley Chapel, Florida called New River Township. New River Township is the future of suburban sprawl and rim cities as the culmination of the exurbs. Interestingly enough, the term "exurbs" was coined by A.C. Spectorsky in his 1950's book called "The Exurbanites". Beyond the suburbs of today are the "exurbs". These area are the fast developmenting, planned communities that are slowly encroaching on the rural areas of many states. It is exactly the same population growth created by the new suburbs circling major cities in post World War II America.

As described in the article, The Harbinger of the New Deal, the Ideopolis extends from every city in America as people traverse the countryside in the pursuit of the "American BackYard". Like many American, the hopes and dreams of these families are enveloped in their children. The need for health care, good schools, a college education, a good job and a nice back yard completes all their wishes for the future. The move to the New River Townships of America will surely lead to a "New Deal" for all of America in
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