SUBURBANIZATION:

Suburbanization is a population shift from central urban areas into suburbs, resulting in the formation of (sub)urban sprawl. As a consequence of the movement of households and businesses out of the city centres, low-density, peripheral urban areas grow.

Definitions:

An outlying part of a city or town.  Merrin Webster

A smaller community adjacent to or within commuting distance of a city. Merrin Webster

The residential area on the outskirts of a city or large town. Merrin Webster

Many residents of metropolitan regions work within the central urban area, and choose to live in satellite communities called suburbs and commute to work via automobile or mass transit.

Difference Between Urban and Suburban:

URBAN

•          Urban areas have a bigger population density

•          Urban areas usually include the inner, or main city.

•          Urban areas are more congested in terms of people and establishments.

•          Lower amount of space available.

•          Commuting in the urban  areas is also via own vehicles or public transport as most  they live quite close to your place of work.

•          urban lifestyle: The urban lifestyle is also extremely fast-paced. Entertainment, the latest fashions, and the most up-to-date thinkers in the world, are at your door step.

SUBURBAN

•          Suburban areas have a smaller population density.

•          Suburban areas are those that are just adjacent to the city, or surround the city.

•          Not so congested in terms of people and establishments.

•          Amount of space available to an individual is comparatively more.

•          Commuting in the Suburbs is via public transport or walking or own vehicles which is usually, within 30 minutes of the city.

•          Lifestyle in the Suburbs:  suburbs seem to have the perfect balance of urban and suburban cultures. All kinds of people live in the suburbs.