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National Geographic - The New Suburb?

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Explore a virtual new urbanist neighborhood. Includes comparisons to typical suburban developments, lesson plans, links, and an image gallery.

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Title: National Geographic | New Suburb?: Sprawl vs. "Smart Growth"
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Virtual smart growth suburb depicts new urbanist ideas for fighting sprawl: mixed-use zoning, pedestrian-friendly streets, transit, town centers

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