urban sprawl
/ˌɜːrbən ˈsprɔːl/
unplanned, low-density expansion of cities
urban sprawl in a sentence
“Urban sprawl increased commuting times.”
Origin of urban sprawl
From urban (Latin urbanus) + sprawl
Related Words
infill
development on vacant or underused land within existing areas
transit-oriented development
dense, walkable communities around transit stations
gentrification
renovation of deteriorating areas, often displacing residents
zoning
dividing land into areas designated for specific uses
density
the concentration of people or buildings in an area
setback
the distance a building must be from property lines