Urban sprawl is the rapid expansion of cities and towns, characterized by low-density housing, single-use zoning, and increased reliance on automobiles. It is caused in part by the need to accommodate a rising urban population; however, in many metropolitan areas it results from a desire for increased living space and other residential amenities. Urban sprawl has been correlated with increased energy use, pollution, and traffic congestion and a decline in community distinctiveness and cohesiveness.
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