Urban Sprawl

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What is urban sprawl?
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Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural land.
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What are the common causes of urban sprawl?
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Causes include population growth, desire for more space, car dependency, and infrastructure development.
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How does urban sprawl affect the environment?
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It can lead to habitat destruction, increased air and water pollution, and loss of green space.
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What is one economic impact of urban sprawl?
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It often increases infrastructure costs due to the need to extend services further into rural areas.
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How can urban sprawl contribute to social issues?
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It can lead to social segregation, with wealthier people moving to suburbs and leaving poorer communities behind in cities.
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What role do cars play in urban sprawl?
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Cars make it easier to live further away from city centers, encouraging development in outlying areas.
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What is a 'bedroom community'?
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A residential suburb where people primarily commute to jobs in the city.
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How does urban sprawl affect public transportation?
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It makes efficient public transit challenging, as spread-out populations are harder to serve effectively.
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What is the relationship between urban sprawl and land use?
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Urban sprawl often results in inefficient land use, with more land consumed per person compared to denser urban areas.
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How can urban sprawl lead to increased traffic congestion?
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Longer commutes and car dependency can result in more vehicles on the road, causing congestion.
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What is smart growth?
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Smart growth is an urban planning strategy that focuses on sustainable, efficient, and compact development.
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What are greenbelts, and how do they relate to urban sprawl?
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Greenbelts are protected areas of open space around a city, aimed at preventing urban sprawl.
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Can urban sprawl impact local wildlife?
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Yes, it can destroy or fragment habitats, threatening local wildlife populations.
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What is mixed-use development?
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A development that combines residential, commercial, cultural, and industrial uses, aiming to reduce sprawl.
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How does zoning affect urban sprawl?
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Zoning laws can encourage sprawl by promoting separation of land uses, which increases travel distances.
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