Levittown is a planned community in the United States, originally developed in the late 1940s by the Levitt & Sons company. It is often recognized as one of the first mass-produced suburbs, designed to provide affordable housing for returning World War II veterans and their families. The community features similar, pre-fabricated homes built quickly to accommodate the post-war housing boom. The first Levittown was established in New York, but similar developments followed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. These suburbs became symbols of the American Dream, offering homeownership and a sense of community. However, they also faced criticism for their lack of diversity and rigid conformity.