Urban sprawl, also known as suburban sprawl, refers to the spread of urban and suburban landscapes across a wide geographical area surrounding a city.
 
 
Recommended Resources
The Best Practices Database contains proven urban growth solutions, from countries around the world, to the common social, economic, and environmental problems.
http://www.unhabitat.org/categories.asp?catid=34
iGreenBuild.com features articles, as well as product and services which positively contribute to urban growth and the decision to go green. Web site also publishes a weekly newsletter.
http://www.igreenbuild.com/
The Sustainable Life web site provides invaluable information, products and services to live a healthier and more socially and environmentally sustainable life in the urban sprawl.
http://www.sustlife.com/
A non-partisan, non-profit research organization which seeks to promote sound social policy and public debate on national priorities by gathering and analyzing data, conducting policy research, evaluating programs and services, and educating Americans on critical issues and trends as they pertain to Urban Growth.
http://www.urban.org/