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Let’s Connect

Communities in the Past

In the past, there were rarely urban

communities. People mostly lived in

suburban or rural communities. Also,

transportation was by horse and carriage.

Communication was by letters and later on

by wired telephones. Houses were simple

and were far apart. Buildings were not very

tall because they only had a few oors.

Streets were not as crowded as they are

now. There were not as many cars in the

streets.
Istanbul, Turkey, circa 1900s

Communities Now

The existence of urban communities has become the

main way of life in most countries. Currently, streets

are overly crowded. Buildings in urban communities

are very tall, and the distance between them is very

short. There are many means of transportation, such

as buses, metros, and taxis. Cars are now everywhere

in the streets. Community helpers have grown in

various types of professions, and the numbers have

increased greatly compared to the past.

Times Square, New York City
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