Topic: sprawl
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New Research Finds Urban Form Plays Little Role in Sustainability
The compactness of cities may not be a determining factor when it comes to energy use.
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The Junk Food Attitude Toward Place
We consume these places without thinking, like potato chips in front of the television, and America is full of them.
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The Grave Health Risks of Unwalkable Communities
Our car-dependent lifestyle has led to a dramatic rise in obesity-related illnesses. But we can do something about it.
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Maps
What If the Housing Bust Wasn’t a Game-Changer?
Something dramatic has to happen to fundamentally change how and where Americans live. But what if the recession wasn't it?
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Debating the Root Causes of Zombie Infrastructure
A vacant Michigan strip mall becomes a symbol in a Congressional primary race, but it's really part of a much broader problem.
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Urban Wonk
The Cost of Sprawl on Clean Water
The way we grow could have a major impact on water quality in the future.
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Urban Wonk
Housing Recovery Tied to Walkability, But It May Depend On Where You Are
A new analysis finds that the weakest segment of the market is in outer and smaller suburbs.
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Videos
1950s General Motors Propaganda Film: Solution to Congestion Is More Roads
More parking, lane miles was the automaker's prescription at mid-century, with a cameo from Robert Moses.
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How To Talk About Cities Without Ticking Off Folks Who Don't Live There
Because “smart growth” can sound like code for “the rest of you are dumb.”
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Are Satellite Cities the Key to the Future?
In a lot of cases, they may be the best way for metros to grow without succumbing to sprawl.
