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sections has been greatly retarded by the fate of many such sections where 

 by the coming of a few apartment houses the entire section has been de- 

 stroyed for private house purposes. Often in such sections the apartment 

 house is a mere parasite. There would be no economic reason for its con- 

 struction were it not for the open spaces and attractive surroundings created 

 by the private dwelling character of the neighborhood. 



Many men and women would be unable to stand the strain of city life 

 were it not possible for them to live in the more quiet, less densely popu- 

 lated sections. A detached house with yard and garden has kept some from 

 breaking down under the nervous strain and has contributed to the efficiency 

 and vitality of many others. 



It is important from the standpoint of citizenship as well as from that 

 of health, safety and comfort, that sections be set aside where a man can 

 own his home and have a little open space about it. It makes a man take 

 a keener interest in his neighborhood and city. It has undoubted advan- 

 tages in the rearing of future citizens. The setting aside of sections for 

 this detached dwelling type is necessary in order to retain within the city 

 many citizens who would otherwise move to the suburbs. The retention 

 of the citizenship of a greater proportion of this class of its business men 

 is of great importance, not only as regards the city's taxable values, but 

 also as regards civic interest and civic leadership. 



