Why Sprawl Must Be Stopped

A college student voices her opinion about sprawl and why a new generation needs to do something about it.

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April 13, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Washington is starting to take notice, but the novelty about suburban sprawl isthat our parents and grandparents started it, and it's within our power to end it...Putting a stop to sprawl comes down to supply and demand. If we reinvigorate existing development, wetlands and woods will not be disturbed."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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