Rethinking Urban Sprawl: Moving Towards Sustainable Cities

Adjusting population density alone will not fix urban sprawl. Cities must also address car dependency and longer commutes, which will create more greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Investing in infrastructure and making car and parking prices more appropriate could reverse this trend.

Discussion Questions

1. Urban sprawl has proven to be a complicated issue to combat. Do you believe policymakers should strongly consider these reports and their suggested policy proposals?
2. What part of this report surprised you the most?