Tract Housing (Noun)
Meaning
Housing consisting of similar houses constructed together on a tract of land.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rapid development of tract housing in the suburbs was fueled by post-war economic growth and an increasing demand for affordable homes.
- As she drove through the neighborhood, she couldn't help but notice the monotony of the tract housing, with every house looking identical to the last.
- Tract housing developments were built to provide quick and affordable housing options for middle-class families moving to the city.
- Critics argued that tract housing projects were leading to a loss of community character and the erosion of individuality in the suburbs.
- Despite initial criticisms, tract housing went on to become a defining feature of American suburban landscapes throughout the 20th century.