Urban Sprawl is the migration of a population from a
high-density environment, to a low-density one. This migration usually happens
when attraction for city living is lost and people desire “breathing room”. The
problem with this concept is it is very common. So many people desire this
breathing room that the rural area ironically become over-populated and become
known as a suburban.
There are many problems associated with this suburban
lifestyle. One problem is the utilization of land. When these rural areas are
over-populated they require more land. The land they have to utilize is usually
farmland. When there is a small amount of farmland available for use, there is
a decrease in the amount of crops grown. When the supply of crops doesn’t match
the demand, prices increase.
Another issue associated with urban sprawl is the environmental
impact it has. When a lot of people move into a rural area in a small timeframe
there isn’t any established public transportation. This lack of public
transportation requires everyone to personally transport themselves. Not only
does this clutter the roads and cause more traffic, but it also makes more
exhaust fumes, which harm the environment.
There are a lot of suggested solutions to urban sprawl, but
few of them have a big enough impact to make a difference. I believe that
education is the best way to prevent urban sprawl. If the people knew about the
cons of living in a suburban environment they would be less likely to live in
one. Also, I believe it is important to maintain the urban areas and keep them
attractive. If we do this, people will not get bored with the city and will be
more likely to continue living in them.
The image below shows an example of urban sprawl:
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