| September 8, 2002 |
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Sprawl City
As  U.S. cities spread out, their sprawl gobbles up rural lands and natural habitats at an alarming rate. The authors of this site use U.S. Census data on urbanized areas to explain what sprawl is, where it is, and the damage it's causing. Just how bad is sprawl? Is it a sign of economic vitality or ecological threat? Which is worse for sprawl: poor land use or population growth? These issues and the concerns of environmental and urban planners are addressed with analysis, charts, and graphs. The site also looks at the specific situations of three different U.S. cities -- Detroit and its shrinking but sprawled population; dense yet sprawling Los Angeles; and Portland's experiments with smart growth that began in 1973. To round out the info, reports address the expanding urban landscapes of California, Florida, Massachusetts, and other areas, while the news area features up-to-date information about cities and their 'burbs. (in Social Science) |
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