Resume. This article discusses the uniqueness of suburbanization process that takes place in the US, a phenomenon determined by the historically formed processes of urban development and its consequences. It looks at the specifics of five major features affiliated with suburbanization process that include: suburban residential, commercial, office, civic institutions, and road network. Moreover, the article provides analysis related to the causes and consequences of stated factors based on historical review. Although, the process of suburbanization along with urban sprawl is seen in various parts of the world, its instance in the United States could be considered as a unique case with special insights from the standpoint of urban planning. It is essential to stress that the insights generated through the study of suburbanization process in the United States is also valuable to other communities around the globe. The adoption of such garnered knowledge and practices is an essential step for Georgia during its transition from a centrally planned to a free market-oriented urban planning process.

This article will be useful for scholars, agencies providing services within the sector of international development, real-estate developers, architects, and urban planners as well as civil society and local governments.