Cities address the issue of urban sprawl through urban planning by adopting various strategies, including:
1. Smart Growth: This approach involves planning for compact, walkable, mixed-use communities with a range of housing options, transportation choices, and public amenities.
2. Zoning Regulations: Cities can regulate land use and development through zoning regulations, which control the type of buildings, their density, and their placement within a given area.
3. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): This approach focuses on developing mixed-use communities around public transit stations to reduce car dependency and encourage walkability.
4. Open Space Preservation: Cities can protect farmland, wetlands, and other natural habitats by preserving open spaces as parks and greenspaces.
5. Infill Development: This approach promotes the development of vacant or underutilized land within the existing urban fabric to create more compact and efficient communities.
6. Urban Growth Boundaries: These are designated lines that define the outer edge of a city's development, limiting expansion beyond a certain point to prevent urban sprawl.
7. Cluster Development: This approach encourages the grouping of development activities in specific locations while leaving large areas undeveloped to preserve natural habitats.
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