William
2007-06-10 21:39:51 UTC
Urban sprawl is the spreading out of a city and its suburbs over rural
land at the fringe of an urban area.Residents of sprawling
neighborhoods tend to live in single-family homes and commute by car
to work. Low population density is an indicator of sprawl. Urban
planners emphasize the qualitative aspects of sprawl such as the lack
of transportation options and pedestrian friendly neighborhoods.People
of sprawling neighborhoods tend to emit more pollution per person and
suffer more traffic fatalities.Sprawl is also linked with increased
obesity since walking and bicycling are not viable commuting options.
land at the fringe of an urban area.Residents of sprawling
neighborhoods tend to live in single-family homes and commute by car
to work. Low population density is an indicator of sprawl. Urban
planners emphasize the qualitative aspects of sprawl such as the lack
of transportation options and pedestrian friendly neighborhoods.People
of sprawling neighborhoods tend to emit more pollution per person and
suffer more traffic fatalities.Sprawl is also linked with increased
obesity since walking and bicycling are not viable commuting options.