Sprawl In The Spotlight

The April issue of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment presents an review of the top websites exploring the issue of sprawl.

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April 15, 2003, 11:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Gobbling up more than 2 million acres of fields, forests, and farms ayear, suburban sprawl has caught the attention of environmentalorganizations and activists across the US. It has also given rise to anumber of websites that explore the issue - its causes, effects, andsolutions - and offer guidance to concerned planners and citizens. Editor's note: The full text of this article is available only to subscribers.

Thanks to Ashwani Vasishth

FULL STORY: Sprawl in the Spotlight

Monday, April 14, 2003 in Frontiers In Ecology And The Environment

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