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Smart-Growth & Anti-Sprawl Efforts focus on stopping growth in
PER CAPITA LAND CONSUMPTION

U.S. Per Capita Land Consumption
grew by 16% between 1982 and 1997

Per Capita Land Consumption is the amount of land required on average for each resident to satisfy needs for:

  • housing
  • employment
  • recreation
  • commerce
  • transportation
  • production
  • education

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