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Urban Sprawl

Urban Sprawl-Growing too fast!

Many cities seem to be growing too fast despite the fact that the actual population is remaining the same. Most of it that took
place was the further building of housing (lower density, i.e. fewer people living in each house, as opposed to many which was
apparent in years before). Why did it grow? The main reason why it grew, or why it is still growing now, is mainly due to the
standards of living improving. Because of this small families were able to purchase a house of their own. More people are now
able to afford city housing so this gives rise to the problem of urban sprawl. Improvements to public and private transport
enabled urban workers to live further from their places of work. They were able to afford to live in the city so thus it gradually
enlarges. The fact of suburban attraction increases a cities size- a house and garden and on the whole a pleasant neighbourhood
encourages people to move.

Many of the houses ...