Urban Sprawl

Introduction A new problem is the spread of the city. Along with advances in technology, especially with the increase in large-scale production of automobiles, residential and highway systems, some aspects of urban expansion have emerged from ancient times, but this phenomenon began to gain the greatest momentum in the last century It is. . Many people unconsciously contributed to this environmental problem, but their nature is the same. Urban expansion involves growth in the suburbs, the area between cities and cities.

What is the spread of the city? According to Webster, urban expansion is an expansion of urban congestion in neighboring suburbs and rural areas. Since 1920 urban expansion has become a concern of the country. Rapid development In the 1970s and 1980s urbanization has been suppressed to make suburbanization easier ("Truth", 1999, 1). Over the past 80 years, urban expansion has become a feature of the US economic growth model. There is much controversy about this "hot" topic. The expansion of the city caused a national debate about our land and its use. About 19 states have "growth control law" or "constraint" to protect open space and farmland ("The truth about city expansion", 1999, 1). Bill Clinton, even the former president, has secured $ 1 billion to protect the land and delay its expansion (Baker, 2000, 1). The spread of the city may seem to destroy us!

Supporters of urban expansion believe that living in the suburbs other than major cities is a matter of personal choice and freedom. In addition, they can bring various benefits of urban expansion, such as short-term economic growth and increased employment caused by new buildings. However, the spread of the city is receiving increasing attention in the United States. When choosing your next home, consider the negative impact of urban expansion and the impact it will have on you, your community, and the environment. Expansion of development can cause water distribution problems and lead to excessive water consumption. Typical low density or suburban communities use more water than high density urban communities. Landscaping is the main cause of excessive use of water. In the US 30% of the water used daily for outdoor use