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elvo86 — 2010-09-07T18:55:35Z

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- * The [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/mayor/sprawlrs/index.cfm City of Rochester's presentation on sprawl]

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MattHh — 2009-03-22T02:11:59Z

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- * Rolf Pendall, a professor of urban planning at Cornell University, together with the Brookings Institute, published a fascinating analysis of the ''[http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2003/10demographics_pendall.aspx Upstate Paradox: Sprawl without Growth]''.	+ * Rolf Pendall, a professor of urban planning at [wiki:Ithaca:Cornell_University], together with the Brookings Institute, published a fascinating analysis of the ''[http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2003/10demographics_pendall.aspx Upstate Paradox: Sprawl without Growth]''.

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DaveMahon — 2007-12-01T17:19:22Z

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- Sprawl : also known as [wiki:Wikipedia:Urban_Sprawl urban sprawl] or '''suburban sprawl'''. Although the term is widely recognized, understanding of its effects, like many trends that shape our communities, varies. Many Americans accept the state of the places they live uncritically, not thinking or realizing that many concious decisions went into the creation of sprawling, unwalkable suburbs, the destruction of prime farmland, and the devastation of urban areas. Since World War II, development in the United State has taken the form of "out" instead of "up." The area of developed land in the country has far outpaced the population growth as market forces, the financial industry, and state and federal government programs encouraged low-density, auto-dominated development outside of U.S. cities.	+ Sprawl : also known as [wiki:Wikipedia:Urban_Sprawl urban sprawl] or '''suburban sprawl'''. Although the term is widely recognized, understanding of its effects, like many trends that shape our communities, varies. Many Americans accept the state of the places they live uncritically, not thinking or realizing that many conscious decisions went into the creation of sprawling, unwalkable suburbs, the destruction of prime farmland, and the devastation of urban areas. Since World War II, development in the United State has taken the form of "out" instead of "up." The area of developed land in the country has far outpaced the population growth as market forces, the financial industry, and state and federal government programs encouraged low-density, auto-dominated development outside of U.S. cities.
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- The City of ["Rochester"], like most older cities in the Northeast and Midwest, is the victim of sprawl. It cannot attract the new development and thus new tax base that suburban municipalities can, yet must deal with the expensive problems (crime, failing schools, maintaining the existing infrastructure on a reduced tax base, etc.) that concentrated poverty brings. New York State's property tax structure forces municipalities to compete for development in order to raise tax revenue. I.e. no municipality is going to turn down development because good planning practices say that that development should be in the city. The few that do (Perinton, in the 1970s, with Eastview Mall) only see that development move further out to another more willing municipality.	+ The City of ["Rochester"], like most older cities in the Northeast and Midwest, is the victim of sprawl. It cannot attract the new development and thus new tax base that suburban municipalities can, yet must deal with the expensive problems (crime, failing schools, maintaining the existing infrastructure on a reduced tax base, etc.) that concentrated poverty brings. New York State's property tax structure forces municipalities to compete for development in order to raise tax revenue. I.e. no municipality is going to turn down development because good planning practices say that that development should be in the city. The few that do (["Perinton"], in the 1970s, with ["Eastview Mall"]) only see that development move further out to another more willing municipality.
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- Sprawl means more infrastructure to maintain, less taxbase for the city, and dillution of the urban enviroment a lot of young professionals find interesting.	+ Sprawl means more infrastructure to maintain, less tax base for the city, and dilution of the urban environment a lot of young professionals find interesting.
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- The City of Rochester's presentation on sprawl: http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/mayor/sprawlrs/index.cfm - - There is a in-depth study on Rochester Sprawl here: http://www.lincolninst.edu/pubs/dl/632_pendall_goldsmith_esnard.pdf - - [http://www.smartgrowthamerica.com/sprawlindex/MeasuringSprawl.PDF This Study] listed Rochester as the twelth most sprawling metro area in the nation at the time of its publication. - - The ["RRCDC" Rochester Regional Community Design Center] promotes predestrian-friendly urban design. - - [http://rochesterenvironment.com/urban.htm Rochester Environment.com Sprawl Page] - appears to be a dead link at the moment - - Rolf Pendall, a professor of urban planning at Cornell University, together with the Brookings Institute, published a fascinating analysis of the "Upstate Paradox:" Sprawl without Growth. - - [http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2003/10demographics_pendall.aspx]	+ === See Also === + * The [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/mayor/sprawlrs/index.cfm City of Rochester's presentation on sprawl] + * An in-depth [http://www.lincolninst.edu/pubs/dl/632_pendall_goldsmith_esnard.pdf Lincoln Institute study] + * A [http://www.smartgrowthamerica.com/sprawlindex/MeasuringSprawl.PDF Smart Growth America study] listed Rochester as the twelfth most sprawling metro area in the nation at the time of its publication. + * The ["RRCDC" Rochester Regional Community Design Center] promotes pedestrian-friendly urban design. + * Rolf Pendall, a professor of urban planning at Cornell University, together with the Brookings Institute, published a fascinating analysis of the ''[http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2003/10demographics_pendall.aspx Upstate Paradox: Sprawl without Growth]''. + * [http://rochesterenvironment.com/urban.htm RochesterEnvironment.com]

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jasonharemza — 2007-11-30T23:42:02Z

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- Sprawl : The proper terms are [wiki:Wikipedia:Urban_Sprawl Urban Sprawl] or '''suburban sprawl'''. Although the term is widely recognized, understanding of its effects varies, from fairly acute in urban areas to total ignorance in many suburban areas. As the U.S. has grown since the 1960's, we have grown out instead of up, and many of the cities in the US are surrounded by large tracts of suburban housing, shopping plazas, and pavement.	+ Sprawl : also known as [wiki:Wikipedia:Urban_Sprawl urban sprawl] or '''suburban sprawl'''. Although the term is widely recognized, understanding of its effects, like many trends that shape our communities, varies. Many Americans accept the state of the places they live uncritically, not thinking or realizing that many concious decisions went into the creation of sprawling, unwalkable suburbs, the destruction of prime farmland, and the devastation of urban areas. Since World War II, development in the United State has taken the form of "out" instead of "up." The area of developed land in the country has far outpaced the population growth as market forces, the financial industry, and state and federal government programs encouraged low-density, auto-dominated development outside of U.S. cities.
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- Rochester is one of the best case studies in sprawl in the northeast US. The population of Rochester has held steady since the early 1980's, but the 'developed' area of Rochester is 150% the size it was in the '80's. At the same time, large sections of the city are plagued with abandoned houses which are too expensive to tear down, decreasing the value of their neighborhoods. This feeds back into the growth of sprawl, driving people out away from the 'bad' areas into more suburban developments.	+ Rochester is one of the best case studies in sprawl in the northeast US. The population of metropolitan Rochester has held steady since the early 1980's, but the 'developed' area of Rochester is 150% the size it was in the '80's. At the same time, large sections of the city are plagued with abandoned houses which are too expensive to tear down, decreasing the value of their neighborhoods. This feeds back into the growth of sprawl, driving people out away from the 'bad' areas into more suburban developments.
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- The City of ["Rochester"] has a real problem with sprawl as well, and has sunk/is sinking money into trying to reduce the problem. Sprawl means more infrastructure to maintain, less taxbase for the city, and dillution of the urban enviroment a lot of young professionals find interesting.	+ The City of ["Rochester"], like most older cities in the Northeast and Midwest, is the victim of sprawl. It cannot attract the new development and thus new tax base that suburban municipalities can, yet must deal with the expensive problems (crime, failing schools, maintaining the existing infrastructure on a reduced tax base, etc.) that concentrated poverty brings. New York State's property tax structure forces municipalities to compete for development in order to raise tax revenue. I.e. no municipality is going to turn down development because good planning practices say that that development should be in the city. The few that do (Perinton, in the 1970s, with Eastview Mall) only see that development move further out to another more willing municipality. + + Sprawl means more infrastructure to maintain, less taxbase for the city, and dillution of the urban enviroment a lot of young professionals find interesting.
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	+ + Rolf Pendall, a professor of urban planning at Cornell University, together with the Brookings Institute, published a fascinating analysis of the "Upstate Paradox:" Sprawl without Growth. + + [http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2003/10demographics_pendall.aspx]

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CordisMunditia — 2007-05-24T14:33:40Z

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andrewhallidie — 2006-07-04T17:20:30Z

RRCDC has wiki page

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- Rochester is one of the best case studies in sprawl in the northeast US. The population of Rochester has held steady since the early 1980's, but the 'developed' area of Rochester is 150% the size it was in the '80's. At the same time, large sections of the city are plagued with abandoned houses which are too expensive to tear down, decreasing the value of their neighborhoods. This feeds back into the growth of sprawl, driving people out away from the 'bad' areas into more suburban developments.	+ Rochester is one of the best case studies in sprawl in the northeast US. The population of Rochester has held steady since the early 1980's, but the 'developed' area of Rochester is 150% the size it was in the '80's. At the same time, large sections of the city are plagued with abandoned houses which are too expensive to tear down, decreasing the value of their neighborhoods. This feeds back into the growth of sprawl, driving people out away from the 'bad' areas into more suburban developments.
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- The [http://www.rrcdc.org Rochester Regional Community Design Center] promotes predestrian-friendly urban design.	+ The ["RRCDC" Rochester Regional Community Design Center] promotes predestrian-friendly urban design.

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andrewhallidie — 2006-03-23T12:33:28Z

link to Rochester Regional Community Design Center

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	+ The [http://www.rrcdc.org Rochester Regional Community Design Center] promotes predestrian-friendly urban design. +

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AndrewWheeland — 2005-11-08T22:36:19Z

Again with the "City of Rochester" link down to just "Rochester"

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HeatherYager — 2005-10-25T23:07:24Z

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FarMcKon — 2005-10-25T21:18:41Z

some more explaintory text

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ChrisMaj — 2005-10-21T13:37:30Z

not everyone knows what it is

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TracyLogan — 2005-10-21T08:20:50Z

Fixed a few typos

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- Rochester is one of the best case studies in sprawl in the northeast US. The population of Rochester has held steady since the earily 1980's, but the 'developed' area of Rochester is 150% the size it was in the '80's. At the same time, large sections of the city are plauged with abandoned houses which are too expensive to tear down, decreasing the value of their neighborhoods. This feeds back into the growth of sprawl, driving people out away from the 'bad' areas into more suburban developments.	+ Rochester is one of the best case studies in sprawl in the northeast US. The population of Rochester has held steady since the early 1980's, but the 'developed' area of Rochester is 150% the size it was in the '80's. At the same time, large sections of the city are plagued with abandoned houses which are too expensive to tear down, decreasing the value of their neighborhoods. This feeds back into the growth of sprawl, driving people out away from the 'bad' areas into more suburban developments.
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- The City of Rochesters presentation on sprawl: http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/mayor/sprawlrs/index.cfm - There is a indepth study on Rochester Sprawl here : http://www.lincolninst.edu/pubs/dl/632_pendall_goldsmith_esnard.pdf	+ The City of Rochester's presentation on sprawl: http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/mayor/sprawlrs/index.cfm + + There is a in-depth study on Rochester Sprawl here: http://www.lincolninst.edu/pubs/dl/632_pendall_goldsmith_esnard.pdf

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RobertPolyn — 2005-05-31T16:10:39Z

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	+ + [http://www.smartgrowthamerica.com/sprawlindex/MeasuringSprawl.PDF This Study] listed Rochester as the twelth most sprawling metro area in the nation at the time of its publication. + + [http://rochesterenvironment.com/urban.htm Rochester Environment.com Sprawl Page]

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AnthonyRudgick — 2005-05-29T20:49:20Z

typo fix

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FarMcKon — 2005-05-28T23:12:20Z

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FarMcKon — 2005-05-28T22:29:14Z

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FarMcKon — 2005-05-28T22:22:23Z

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FarMcKon — 2005-05-28T22:17:59Z

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