num_pages: 81
description: Addresses concerns about the contribution of federal programs &amp; policies to urban sprawl (US) while recognizing that land-use planning has traditionally been a function of state &amp; local governments. It (1) reviews research on the origins &amp; implications of US, (2) describes the evidence that exists on the influence of current federal programs &amp; policies on US, &amp; (3) identifies regulatory review &amp; coordination mechanisms evaluating &amp; mitigating the effects of federal actions on US. It is based on a review of research &amp; discussions with experts in the public, private, &amp; educational communities on growth-related issues.
title: Community Development: Extent of Federal Influence on Urban Sprawl Is Unclear
titlecomplete: Community Development: Extent of Federal Influence on Urban Sprawl Is Unclear
publisher: Diane Pub Co