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Urban Sprawl, Patrick G. Donnelly
Urban Sprawl, Patrick G. Donnelly
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Faculty Publications
In the early 21st century, urban sprawl continues to be a source of considerable controversy and political debate, yet many Americans quietly accept sprawl. They express their acceptance by moving farther away from central cities into housing and business developments on land that was formerly rural and undeveloped. While a significant number of suburban communities have existed in the United States since the late 19th century, the greatest growth in suburbs occurred after World War II.
At the dawn of the 20th century, the suburban population represented less than 12 percent of the total U.S. population. By 1950, that figure …