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trew · 08-22-2011, 07:55 PM

The issue with Sprawl isn't the density, it's the distance.

The costs of building and maintaining roads, schools, services and sewers out to the edge of a city is being subsidized by residents of established communities.

If the true cost of building and upkeep of a suburban neighbourhood was reflected in lot prices and taxes, ownership cost in the burbs probably would go up by at least 25%, if not more.

08-22-2011, 07:55 PM	#1189
trew Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	The issue with Sprawl isn't the density, it's the distance. The costs of building and maintaining roads, schools, services and sewers out to the edge of a city is being subsidized by residents of established communities. If the true cost of building and upkeep of a suburban neighbourhood was reflected in lot prices and taxes, ownership cost in the burbs probably would go up by at least 25%, if not more. Last edited by trew; 08-22-2011 at 07:57 PM.