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tract housing

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tract house
n.
One of numerous houses of similar or complementary design constructed on a tract of land.

tract housing n.
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Noun1.tract housing - housing consisting of similar houses constructed together on a tract of landtract housing - housing consisting of similar houses constructed together on a tract of land
housing, living accommodations, lodging - structures collectively in which people are housed
tract house - one of many houses of similar design constructed together on a tract of land


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He was fascinated with everyday architecture--industrial parks, highways, billboards, drained swimming pools, tract housing developments, airports--and he described these places as culturally indistinguishable interruptions of the natural landscape.
Displayed on pedestals of varying heights and placed in a casual grouping, the concept of sameness -- as in tract housing -- and the angst of emptiness are compromised.
The effects can be seen across the country, as more Americans are settling for tract housing, condos, or living in rentals much longer than ever before.
 
 
 
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