Urban Sprawl In America

Is the American Dream really the same as urban sprawl? National Geographic investigates.

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June 27, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

National Geographic provides an in-depth, 22-page discussion of the thorney issues involved in urban sprawl in the July, 2001 issue. Excerpts and selected photographs from the print edition are available on the web: "Most people agree that unchecked development is a bad dealfor commuters, for taxpayers, for the environment. But few can agree on how to achieve smart growth."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: The American Dream: Urban Sprawl

Sunday, July 1, 2001 in National Geographic

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