Pros+and+Cons+of+Urban+Growth+Section

Our section is about the case for and against urban growth. We know that when the population in an area grows then more houses need to be made. some people think the best way to get new housing is to built it on empty lots outside the city. Well others argue that the open spaces they build homes on are other creatures habitats and should not be torn down. people like having homes built outside the city because suburbs are better to raise families in. But what they probably dont know is that between 1982 and 1997 the US lost almost 7 million acres of farmland to urban sprawl. Some people dont relize how serious this really is. And when housing is spread out people rely on transportation(usually cars, buses, or trains) that creates traffic jams and pollution in the air. You can clearly see there are two sides to this arguement. I support against the urban housings being built. There are alot of animals lives at stake because there homes are being torn down and our environment is being hurt because of all the pollution. So stop urban housing growth.



//__Geoterms:__// pollution: damage to the natural environment caused by harmful substances.

__//Questions://__ 1. Who is benefitted with urban growth? a. construction workers b. furniture stores b. gardening stores d. all of the above

2. Between 1982 and 1997 how many acres of farmland was lost because of urban sprwal?

3. Who is harmed because of urban growth?