- October 21, 2017
In the late 1950s, all the way through the 1980s and beyond, American culture was intertwined with automobiles in many ways. As people spread into suburbs and gated communities, houses got bigger and garages became common. Most construction during this era, and many newly constructed homes in suburban neighborhoods, had one or two car garages for the family automobiles. Of course, the trend now is towards greater urbanization, walk ability, and environmental sustainability, and cars have taken something of a backseat to public transportation and bicycle commuting in some areas.