Cycling Through Sprawl

Cyclists pedal through the Bay Area to see sprawl up close and draw attention to urban planning and land conservation.

1 minute read

April 27, 2001, 2:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"According to the Greenbelt Alliance, Contra Costa County has more farm and open space land at risk for development than any other Bay Area county.In the upcoming years, bikers could be seeing a very different Brentwood, the Alliance says. Where the area's apple, cherry and apricot trees stand now, there will be houses and stores, the group says."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Cyclists see urban changes up close

Thursday, April 26, 2001 in Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Land Use California

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.