3.  Cheaper residents
 Alternative to redevelopment
 Away from busy city life
 No traffic jams
 Closer to nature

4.  Removal of forests
 Growth in to wildlife inhabitations
 Increase in pollution
 Decrease in soil quality
 Addition of wastes in the water bodies
 High dependencies on transport
 Isolation from business area

5.  Loss of open space
 Loss of contiguous habitats
 Increase in lower quality habitats,
decreased habitat structure
 Contaminants in ecosystem
 Changes in watershed patterns
 Decreased air quality impacts on
plant growth and function

6.  Increased:
• Connectedness
› a) Interconnected street grid reduces traffic
› b) Promotes walking, biking, etc.
• Sustainability
• Walking distance to amenities
› -Pedestrian friendly
› -no necessity further than a 10-15 min walk (including
work and school)
• Social interaction
• Diversity

7.  Increase awareness through educational
campaigns.
 Seriousness on the part of authorities to
the menace.
 Clear demarcation of forest and urban
areas.
 Inclusive growth to reduce migration to
metros.

8. You can help us spread this awareness
through our blog:
www.nieurbansprawl.blogspot.com