mega-malls in farm fields have in common? According to a

growing list of national experts, all of these seemingly

unrelated phenomenon are the direct result of urban sprawl.

Webster's Dictionary says that to sprawl is "to spread out

in an awkward or uneven way, especially so as to take up

Although a clear meaning of sprawl remains

elusive, public debate over sprawl is driven

primarily by general concerns that low-density

residential development threatens farmland and

open space, increases public service costs,

encourages people and wealth to leave central

cities and degrades the environment.(NCPA)

One must understand that urban sprawl can not be completely

eliminated, but only contained in a manner that will help

the United States to function better as a country. "Sprawl

is inevitable. We can't have a strong economy unless we

grow and allow new development"(Beaumont 9).

Each morning, millions of Americans start their engines

and grind their way to work. They leave quiet settings for

the hustle and bustle of the nearby cities. When evening

approaches, these same people make their

those conditions are deteriorating in important respects,

our lives tomorrow. Unfortunately, only time will give us a

foundation poured, nail pounded, and real estate deal

development contribute to air pollution. Vehicles are the

Dream", would be the perfect suburban life. Taking an

spend, and wish it on the living conditions we truly desire.

don't they care about our earth? How dare the politician

Some common words found in the essay are:
Urban Sprawl, American Dream, Webster's Dictionary, Farmland Trust, Administration Americans, urban sprawl, air pollution, acres farmland, fell love, living conditions, wildlife habitat, american dream, central cities, farmland space, residential development,
Approximate Word count = 1308
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)