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This report defines sprawl and its alternative, “smart growth,” describes various costs and benefits of sprawl, and estimates their magnitude. It identifies policy distortions that encourage sprawl and discusses factors to consider when determining the optimal amount and type of urban expansion for various types of cities.
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Seizing the Global Opportunity: Partnerships for Better Growth and a Better Climate.
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Analysis of Public Policies That Unintentionally Encourage and Subsidize Urban Sprawl