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Sprawl in Phoenix AZ 1970 - 2000. Russ Lopez BU School of Public Health. Phoenix. “High density sprawlers” High population growth New development at higher density Results in decreasing sprawl values 20 metro areas, 18 million people. Notes. Red = census tracts > 3500 people per sq mile
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Sprawl in Phoenix AZ 1970 - 2000 Russ Lopez BU School of Public Health
Phoenix • “High density sprawlers” • High population growth • New development at higher density • Results in decreasing sprawl values • 20 metro areas, 18 million people
Notes • Red = census tracts > 3500 people per sq mile • Pink = census tracts 200 - 3500 people per sq mile • Total distance across area = ~25 miles • Data source: Neighborhood Change Data Base