Urban Sprawl
Urban Sprawl is a problem that will have severe consequences for all life if left unrestricted. The unrestricted development of the United States and the world is rapidly contributing to the degradation of our ecosystem. Moreover, if over development continues there will be massive human suffering. I think Urban Sprawl is like a virus that feeds upon itself and keeps on growing and growing until it is too late.Air and water quality are in jeopardy and topsoil is being lost at an alarming rate. If something isn't done soon to curtail rampant development there may be no way to prevent its destructive consequences.It spreads out from the city like ripples from a stone thrown in undisturbed water. Suburbs of Boston are now cities. Arlington, Brookline, Cambridge, etc. are consumed by the city. However, this does not decrease commute time or miles. In fact, from 1983 to 1990 mean vehicle miles per household rose 29% . As these jobs become available in suburban areas with free parking and attractive landscapes they become attractive to everyone rather than just those in the local community. Therefore, cross commuting becomes common and
. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Brookline Cambridge, Urban Sprawl, urban sprawl, Suburbs Boston, inner city, increase co2, human suffering, move city, urban centers, co2 emissions, suburban dwellers, poverty concentration, urban dwellers,
Approximate Word count = 781
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
 |
