urban sprawl

Example Sentences

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They have been a part of the city landscape since the 1930s, when urban sprawl began to encroach on their rural territory.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Oregon adopted a unique set of land use laws in the late 1960s and 1970s that helped curb urban sprawl.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

There’s evidence that having more local folks involved in food production reaps benefits for a community even in a place with urban sprawl like Los Angeles, De la Haye said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Poor planning, urban sprawl and scorching dry weather have strained the water supply.

From New York Times • May 18, 2024

"At least you can't see Dhaka's urban sprawl," he says.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins