The word sprawl can be defined in many ways. The issue of how to control sprawl in Vermont has become an increasingly important question as Vermonters see portions of their state looking more and more like other parts of the nation.
Sprawl also has serious environmental consequences.
For example, it contributes to air pollution, as Vermonters are driving more to shop and commute. Fortunately, much of Vermont has retained its historic character, marked by small villages surrounded by farmland and working forests. The challenge before us is how we can protect our state's landscape while retaining a healthy economy. Sprawl has many causes, but the individual choices we make every day can contribute to the problem. Live close to where you work and shop.