"Suburban sprawl" refers to the uncontrolled expansion of residential areas on the outskirts of cities, resulting in the spreading out of homes and businesses over a large area. Full definition
More than any event I've witnessed in two decades of living in and writing about this city, this snowstorm underscores the horrible history of suburban sprawl in the United States and the bad political decisions that drive it. (rachelheldevans.com)
«We have the opportunity in California, to take money away from suburban sprawl... to rebuild a public transportation system that works for poor people as well as rich people,» Anthony said, citing the Sustainable Communities legislation that would redirect $ 218 billion to rebuild public transportation. (ww2.kqed.org)
The boundless growth of suburban sprawl in the US, long blamed for everything from climate change to social segregation, may finally be slowing down. (treehugger.com)