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Urban sprawl costs the American economy more than $1 trillion annually. Smart growth policies may be the answer.
Urban sprawl costs the American economy more than $1 trillion annually. Smart growth policies may be the answer.
The rapid urbanization of populations across the world has led to the growth of urban sprawl, which has in turn had many negative social and economic impacts. In new research in partnership with LSE Cities, Todd Litman, investigates the problems of urban sprawl and explores potential solutions. He finds that this sprawl costs the American economy more than $1 […]