Sprawl Is One Way To Fight Terrorism

In the age of terrorism, sprawl is a natural alternative to dense urban targets.

1 minute read

September 24, 2001, 6:00 AM PDT

"We have now seen what population density looks like in the age of terrorism, and it's not pretty. It might be emotionally satisfying to rebuild the World Trade Center towers as a testament to those who died and a gesture of defiance to those who brought them down. But at a time when America is rapidly decentralizing, the twin towers were both an obvious target and an economic anachronism."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Let Freedom Sprawl

Sunday, September 23, 2001 in Wall St. Journal

Land Use United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Cover CM Credits, Earn Certificates, Push Your Career Forward

Learn More

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.