Of the 15 most crowded U.S. metro areas, 10 are in the western United States.
"Ten of the 15 most crowded metropolitan areas are in the West, according to a report that says urban sprawl is not as big a problem as perceived in the fastest-growing region of the country.In fact, statistically, the Northeast and Midwest actually are experiencing more sprawl than other parts of the nation, said a report released Thursday by the Brookings Institution."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: Study: More 'Sprawl' Is Out West

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