Is Suburban Sprawl a Good Thing. I think so.

SuburbsWhile many people tend to denigrate suburban communities, they do fulfill a need. I live in the suburbs and I could not  imagine living in any other region. I could never live in a real rural community and raising children in an urban environment is not something I would do. So we moved to the suburbs. And we love it.

We have a yard for the boys to play in, lots of fields and recreational opportunities in our community. It has access to a major city, but none of the headaches of living in one. While I spend more in gas, I also have a great deal of choices for my family.

Over at Hot Property, they posted the Sprawl Index to measure the growth of suburbs in the country and where the suburbs are at their strongest.

SPRAWL INDEX

(For metro areas in 1992, the percentage of undeveloped land in the square kilometer surrounding an average residential development.)

High
Pittsburgh 57.7
Atlanta 55.6
Charlotte 52.7
Washington-Balt.49.8
San Diego 45.6

Low
Chicago 31.8
New York 28.9
Phoenix 27.6
Memphis 27.4
Miami 20.7

So if you live in the suburbs, be happy that you have made the choice. Don’t let those that want to dictate your choices for you and your family to you ruin the benefits that you are providing you and your families.

Original Report Abstract – Full Report is available for sale.

Related posts:
  1. Is Suburbia and Exurbia Threatened By President Obama?
  2. Case Shiller March 2009 Numbers – Las Vegas and Phoenix Down 50 Percent
  3. Case Shiller December 2008 Report Shows Consistent Declines
  4. Even Cavemen Are Facing Foreclosure In This Market
  5. Top 10 Most Expensive Cities To Own a Luxury Home in 2009

Post a Response

« Back to text comment
  • Popular

    Most Comments

    Search

    Tags

    Archives

  • Recent Comments

    • Although I agree on most points, I would like to point out that most of the banks that are being ...
      Portland Real Estate | 20Nov09 | More
    • The question is when are they going to release them on the market. Las Vegas leads the nation in ...
      Tony Sena | 19Nov09 | More
    • I keep seeing mentions of Florida's market getting better in multiple blogs. I'm increasingly under the assumption that at least ...
      Cary NC Homes for Sale | 19Nov09 | More
    • I would like to know more about it. I need to know how you file for it. Please let me ...
      Kala | 19Nov09 | More
    • Great blog, keep the great content coming!
      NickWaltersRE | 19Nov09 | More
    • If you want to succeed, do not say "we can prevent this in the future." Live in reality. ...
      Stephen Davis | 19Nov09 | More
    • Don't worry. Bail out number 2 on the way!
      Stephen Davis | 19Nov09 | More
    • The price of the property depends on its quality and the deal between the management. Good and wise choices are ...
      beaumont houses for sale | 19Nov09 | More
    • This is a sign that the real state industry is about to rise again maybe not on its peak but ...
      houses in beaumont | 19Nov09 | More
    • I don't have experience at actualy working in tha automotive bussinnes, but have experience working in a warehouse invironment. ...
      paula schmidt | 19Nov09 | More
  • Statistics

  • Friends

  • Recent Friends Visiting

  • Subscribe





    Get Updates Delivered Daily By E-Mail:

    Delivered by FeedBurner