Chapter 8 section 2
What are some of the causes of urban sprawl?
Unrestricted growth, unlimited use of autos, growth of expressways desire open spaces better schools and housing, and sense of community
What are two factors contributing to urban sprawl?
Unrestricted growth, up unlimited use of autos,growth of expressways
How can poor urban planning affect future liveing conditions?
It may affect outdoor activities, types of jobs, and transportation.
What is sustainable community?
A community where residents can live and work in harmony with the environment
What would happen to the environment if urban sprawl was not controlled?
Air population would increase water resources could be depleted, and open land would disappear,affection the balance of nature
How are governments and concerned citizens trying to find solutions to urban sprawls?
Developing plans for smart growth, encouraging developments close by or inside a city limits, good public transportation systems
What are 2 bad effects of the urban sprawl?
Increased cost for housing, utilities, and other public expenses, economic class separation
What is urban sprawl?
Poorly planned development that spreads a city's population over a wider and wider geographic area
Name 2 options that have limited spraw?
Sustained communities and growth boundary lines
What is infrastructure?
The basic support systems need to keep an economy going, including power, communications, transportation, water, sanitation, and education systems
What is smart growth?
The efficient use and conservation of land and other resources
Which Canadian and U.S. Cities have adopted plans to manage growth?
Vancouver, British Columbia,and Portugal, Oregon
