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Urban sprawl

Expansion of auto-oriented, low-density development in suburbsA typical suburban development in the United States, located in Chandler, ArizonaAn urban development in Palma, MallorcaUrban sprawl (also known as suburban sprawl or urban encroachment) is defined as "the rapid expansion of the geographic extent of cities and towns, often characterized by low-density residential housing, single-use zoning, and increased reliance on the private automobile for transportation".

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