We all know that the Triangle, and Cary in particular, are undergoing huge growth. In a 2007 article by CNN, Cary was noted to be the 8th fastest growing city in the country. But what kind of effects does this uncontrolled population growth and over-development have on our local environment, our health, and our general well-being?
As a matter of fact, unchecked growth is causing a number of extremely serious problems, not just in the Triangle, but in many cities around the country. Not only is it detrimental to wildlife and to natural areas, but it exacerbates many other issues such as traffic, pollution, and high taxes. Click here to read what the Sierra Club has to say about suburban sprawl; look through the overview, and explore the other articles about the facts, transportation, the latest research, how population relates to sprawl, and even what you can do to help control it and ameliorate its negative effects.
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