T]Urban sprawl is the unplanned, uncontrolled spreading of urban development into areas adjoining the edge of a city.
Opportunity cost is the cost in terms of the best alternative forgone. Holding valuable land out of use until the owner deems it most profitable creates huge problems for cities, public...
Real estate developers in search of a quick buck. Urban planners without a long term vision. A lack of national standards.
Habitat loss.
urban areas have become too crowded.