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Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon

The Urban Environment:

Creating Sustainable Cities

Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:

Describe the scale of urbanization Analyze environmental impacts and advantages of urban
centers
Assess urban and suburban sprawl
Assess urban ecology and the pursuit of sustainable cities
Outline city and regional planning and land use strategies
Evaluate transportation options, urban parks, and green
buildings

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