urban and suburban sprawl\n\nurban sprawl has...
urban and suburban sprawl\n\nurban sprawl has four main sources: automobiles and highway construction, living costs, urban blight, and city services.\n\nthe invention of automobiles and improved highway infrastructure enables easier commutes from suburban environments to work and back. this allows people to move out of the city.\n\ncities also tend to have a higher cost of living for less space than suburban or rural areas.\n\nurban blight is the degradation of the citys built and social environments. when individuals perceive that city living is no longer suitable, especially those who can afford it, they move to the suburbs. unfortunately, those unable to afford to move are left behind, contributing to a higher population of the poor in downtown areas.\n\nas urban blight continues, there is a decline in downtown area aesthetics and city services. as these decline, it causes even more urban sprawl.\n\nhow does improved highway infrastructure contribute to urban sprawl?\nby enabling easier commutes from suburbs\nby reducing commuting options\nimproving city aesthetics