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urban sprawl
- In urban sprawl: Smart growth communities
Among the many alternatives to urban sprawl, nearly all can be placed under the umbrella of “smart growth” or “New Urbanism.” Smart growth is a management strategy designed to direct the growth of urban areas, whereas New Urbanism focuses on the physical…
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use in Maryland
- In Maryland: Cultural life
“Smart growth” laws have encouraged the redevelopment of unused urban space. Programs have been put in place to slow down the conversion of farmland and forests to residential development. Smart growth has been intended not to halt growth but to channel it into existing urban…
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