Alternatives to Sprawl

A new approach to urban planning is needed as more people become city dwellers. Sometimes city planning that aims to prevent urban sprawl has the opposite effect. Cities need to adopt land-use controls that promote efficient transportation.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Futurist 1992-07, Vol.26 (4), p.28
Main Author: Lowe, Marcia D
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Area planning & development
Cities
Community Relations
Commuting
Developing countries
Homeowners
Housing
Housing developments
Land use
Land use planning
LDCs
Motor Vehicles
Public transportation
Suburban areas
Suburbs
Traffic congestion
Transportation
Urban areas
Urban Culture
Urban planning
Urban Population
Urbanization
Zoning
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Summary:A new approach to urban planning is needed as more people become city dwellers. Sometimes city planning that aims to prevent urban sprawl has the opposite effect. Cities need to adopt land-use controls that promote efficient transportation.
ISSN:0016-3317