affluent suburbs
Prosperous residential areas
Affluent suburbs are wealthy residential areas on the outskirts of cities, characterized by large homes, manicured lawns, and high property values.
The phrase often carries connotations of homogeneity, privilege, and distance from urban problems: She grew up in the affluent suburbs of Chicago.
Politicians frequently invoke affluent suburbs as shorthand for upper-middle-class voters and their concerns.
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- wealthAbundance of valuable resources
- green spacesOutdoor vegetated public areas
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- exclusivityState of being limited
cul-de-sacs · prosperity · property taxes · gated communities · disposable income · zoning laws · tree-lined streets · manicured lawns · social stratification · mansions · private schools · SAT prep · country clubs · economic mobility · scenic views · luxury · homeowner associations · leisure activities
- North ShoreWinnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Highland Park, Glenview
affluent suburbshousing projects
Government-subsidized residential complexes
working-class neighborhoods · skid row · urban slums · low-income housing · public housing
affluent suburbsinner city
Dense central metropolitan zone
urban core · city center · downtown · rural areas · remote villages
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