Thursday, March 26, 2009

5 Stages in City Development here in the United States

These are that phases in which many of the major cities were formed.
1. 1790-1830: "Sail Wagon"-Water transportation or by land where wagons were just getting there start.
2. 1830-1870: :Iron Horse" - Introduction of the Railroad, aloud for the development of minor cities to form away from the Major cities.
3. 1870-1920: "Steel Rail"- Cities begin to be build out on the Peripheral of the major cities.
4. 1920-1960: "Auto/Air amenity"-Recreation become popular
5.1960-Present: "information/Technology" Hard to track growth at this time.

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