Contributions

  • Hartel, Wayne. - Contributor
  • Heavisides, Thomas K. - Contributor
  • Illinois. Office of Realty and Environmental Planning. - Contributor

Publication

2001 - Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources, Office of Realty and Environmental Planning, Springfield, Ill, Illinois

Language

English

Word Count

6,750 words, Guess

Page Count

27 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCHN80.C5 O36 2001

Description

Discusses the effect of "urban sprawl" on the Chicago Metropolitan Area where conversion of land to urban use far exceeds population growth. Options to manage growth or mitigate its effects are mentioned, as well as ways in which to protect open spaces and natural processes that sustain healthy ecosystems.

Subjects

Topics

GrowthNatureLand useUrbanizationCities and townsInternal MigrationMigration, Internal

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