Tract housing

Economies of scale meant that large numbers of identical houses could be built in a "cookie cutter" fashion faster and more cheaply to fulfill the growing demand.

In addition, as all houses in the development will be built at the same time, the cost of purchasing and transporting building supplies may be reduced due to economies of scale.

Components such as roof trusses, plumbing, and stair systems are often prefabricated in factories and installed on-site.

This allows builders to offer lower prices, which in turn can make houses affordable to a larger percentage of the population.

It is also often criticized by city planners and architects, as its construction tends to overlook required elements of successful community building, instead creating a homogeneous residential neighborhood with no walkability, local employment, commerce, services, or attractions within close commuting distance.