Regional Approach Needed To Address Sprawl

16 May 2001 - 9:00am

A report by the Smart Growth Coalition for Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky describes the negative impact of urban sprawl and illustrates the need for a regional solution.

"Better regional planning, expanded redevelopment, greenspace preservation programs and improved public transit could help Greater Cincinnati rein in the negative effects of decades of suburban sprawl, a new report on growth in the tri-state concludes.The report, released today, contends that Greater Cincinnati's quality of life has suffered due to the signs of sprawl - increased traffic congestion, disappearing open space, crowded schools, air pollution and a deteriorating city center - found in most other major American metropolises."

Source: The Cincinnati Post, May 15, 2001
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