The suburb as a semi-independent village geographically bounded by comfortable walks to the train station that comprised its communal focus gradually gave way to a sprawling development pattern that could have linear focus in the form of a highway. (Stern 1986, 143)
Despite their visual and social charm, the old village centers of the railroad suburbs were no match for the convenience and variety of choice available along the highway strip. (Stern 1986, 158)
(c) David Kolb, 1 August 2001