Down the Highway

chapter 8

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April 8th 2007
Commercial expansion is problematic in the area in and around Traverse City because it is hemmed in by the large bodies of water, notably Traverse Bay. In other words, an efficient grid system is not possible. The expansion of highway systems offer only temporary relief as they become congested as developers build houses around them, with the inevitable commercial support for them following. It i ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more