Comparing Different Approaches to the Problems of Sprawl and Urban Development

WEEK 8 URBANISM FINAL
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Week 8 Urbanism Final
Introduction
The element of sprawl and urban development are tentatively increasing in the building of environments in America as well as other industrialized states. In as much as there is a considerable amount of proof that the element of urban sprawl results in undesirable effects on the environment and the health of the public, it is essential to establish that there are policies that have been developed with the aim of combating these effects such as the inclusion of Smart Growth approach. This approach has accrued several controversies, thus making the implementation of these projects difficult. The element of Smart Growth has resulted into contentious views since several stakeholders affected by the process of urbanization have shown their conflicting views tied that are politically and morally inclinated. This paper seeks to establish problems of sprawl and urban development among past and emerging urbanisms and the manner in which these approaches relate to sustainability.
Approaches to the Problems of Sprawl and Urban Development
Urban sprawl is one of the dominant patters of development that plays a significant role in the United States of America. As suburbs start developing, different cities continue to expand in size that in population, an aspect that has resulted in the development of a large metropolitan area with a lower population density. In this case, it is essential to establish that the sprawling of urban cities has some negative implications on the health of human beings and the environment. An urban development plan that incorporates the use of automobiles has the capacity to pollute the air through the production of airborne and ozone particles that affect the environment. As a result of pollution, several people are bound to suffer from respiratory problems such as lung cancer and asthma.[. Feng, Li, and Hui Li. 2012. "Spatial Pattern Analysis of Urban Sprawl: Case Study of Jiangning, Nanjing, China." Journal Of Urban Planning & Development 138, no. 3: 263-269. Academic Search Premier, EBSCOhost]
On the other hand, the concept of urban sprawl has made it socioeconomically challenging for people to engage in exercise activities and obtaining healthy foods as compared to the wealthy populations. Urban sprawl is also likely to reduce the quality and quantity of water since the process increases the amount of surface runoff, an aspect that channels other pollutants and oil impediments into rivers and streams. The poor quality of water is likely to result in negative health outcomes, an aspect that would result in the contraction of cancer, the gastrointestinal tract disorder, and kidney disease.[. Hortas-Rico, Miriam. 2015. "Sprawl, Blight, And The Role Of Urban Containment Policies: Evidence From U.S. Cities." Journal of Regional Science 55, no. 2: 298-323. Business Source Complete, EBSCOhost] [. Lambert, T. E., Catchen, J., & Vogelgesang, V. (2015). The Impact of Urban Sprawl on Disaster Relief Spending: An Exploratory Study. Journal Of Economic Issues (M.E. Sharpe Inc.), 835-864.]
As a result of this, many urban developers and health practitioners have resorted to this co...