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sprawl as an urban form does have a number of charac teristics not all of which may be present in a given caseLow density Sprawling developments tend to have alower density of uses eg housing. Urban Sprawl . Definition . Our textbook definition for urban sprawl is the rapid, often poorly planned spread of development from an urban area outward into rural areas. . Metropolitan Area. Metropolitan area is defined as a major population center made up of a large city and the smaller suburbs and towns that surround it. . Urban Sprawl . Definition . Our textbook definition for urban sprawl is the rapid, often poorly planned spread of development from an urban area outward into rural areas. . Metropolitan Area. Metropolitan area is defined as a major population center made up of a large city and the smaller suburbs and towns that surround it. . LEQ - How and why have American cities and suburbs changed with time? . Background - In the United States and around the world, places change constantly. It is true that changing physical conditions (sea level rise), depleted resources (played-out mine) or natural disasters (tornado or volcanic eruption) sometimes play a part, change more often results from immigration and an infusion of new cultural ideas, technological change, or economic factors. The final lesson of this unit looks at the effect the automobile has had on the American landscape. . Development of suburbs & cities not . ‘. accidental. ’. or . ‘. natural. ’. What federal policies encouraged rise of the suburbs?. Why a history of poor being concentrated in . ‘. central cities?. Today I will:. Know the causes, problems and solutions to Urban Sprawl.. Be able to comment on the effectiveness of the solutions. This topic comes up frequently. 2013, 2012, 2010, 2007 etc... Higher. SWBAT analyze the effects of urban sprawl on the environment . Lesson Goal. SWBAT identify the causes of urban sprawl . SWBAT identify the effects of urban sprawl . SWBAT devise solutions to urban sprawl . Urban Sprawl . Definition . Our textbook definition for urban sprawl is the rapid, often poorly planned spread of development from an urban area outward into rural areas. . Metropolitan Area. Metropolitan area is defined as a major population center made up of a large city and the smaller suburbs and towns that surround it. . #1- What do you think this pic is representing?. #2- What do you notice about the location of the labels on the map? . US/Canada- Population & Growth (urban sprawl). Cities. Urbanization > Industrial Revolution. What is a Civilization?. Think of 3 aspects that you think it takes to make a civilization.. Write one aspect on each sticky note.. In groups share your aspects with the other members.. Select the 5 best from your group and write them on your chart paper to share with the class.. Jessica Terman, M.P.A.. Ph.D. Candidate. Askew School of Public Administration. Presentation to Leroy Collins Institute Executive Board. March 21, 2012. Presentation Outline. What is energy sustainability? To what extent is it being done at the local level?. Presentation by Gabe . Vermund. , Liz Davis, & Jordan Smith . By Andres . Duany. , Elizabeth . Plater-Zyberk. , and Jeff Speck. About the Authors. Elizabeth . Plater-Zyberk. is the dean of The University of Miami’s School of Architecture where she teaches. She is also a founder and emeritus board member of the Congress for New Urbanism.. Mr. Manskopf. Notes also at. http://www.manskopf.com. Essential Questions Covered. What . are different land usages?. What are some local land usages?. Describe the impact of human activities on the land.. Core Case Study: The . Ecocity. Concept in Curitiba, Brazil. Ecocity. , green city. :. Curitiba, Brazil . Bus system: cars banned in certain areas. Housing and industrial parks. Recycling of materials. Opportunities to profile work on the Action Agenda for Nature and People. Mr. Mohamed Elyes KCHOUK. Regional Specialist for francophone Africa for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) Project 3.