Sprawl Costs US More than a Trillion Dollars a Year

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By Angie SchmittMar 20, 2015, 10:46 am56 pts
Sprawl costs the American economy more than $1 trillion annually, according to a new study by the New Climate Economy. That’s more than $3,000 for every man, woman, and child. These costs include greater spending on infrastructure, public service delivery and transportation. The study finds that Americans…

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