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Background paper on smart growth / : Smart growth

5 Jul 2014

"Urban Sprawl is defined as a low-density development, with new growth appearing primarily on previously undeveloped or agricultural land with emphasis on separation of major land uses (residential, commercial, industrial) and on single-use development (Urban Sprawl and Health, 2009).There is considerable evidence that urban sprawl has adverse effects on public health and the environment. To control the problems of urban sprawl, smart growth provides a potential solution ..."Page 3.
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Authors

Vassan, Paramvir Singh

Pages
42
Published in
Ottawa, Ontario

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