Question

what is urban sprawl​

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WHAT IS URBAN SPRAWL?

• Urban sprawl is basically another word for urbanization.
• It refers to the migration of a population from populated towns and cities to low density residential development over more and more rural land.
• In other words, urban sprawl is defined as low density residential and commercial development on undeveloped land.

WHY IS IT A PROBLEM?

• Although some would argue that urban sprawl has its benefits, such as creating local economic growth, urban sprawl has many negative consequences for residents and the environment, such as higher water and air pollution, increased traffic fatalities and jams, loss of agricultural capacity, increased car dependency.