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Urban Sprawl and Metropolitics

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Abhijeet Chavan
24 June 2000 - 7:10am

Minnesota Representative Myron Orfield, who also serves onsprawl-related committees of American Planning Association,talks about urban sprawl and what he calls "metropolitics."

"Everyone says they're against sprawl, so why does it always seemto accompany growth? Can cities and suburbs work together on sprawl issues, or are theynatural antagonists?" Minnesota Representative Myron Orfield talks with Emagazine, about urban sprawl and what he calls "metropolitics." He also serves on sprawl-related committees of American Planning Association.

Full Story: The Politics of Growth
Source: E-The Environmental Magazine, June 1, 2000
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