The second in the ongoing series of sustainability articles that I’m writing for Dirt Rag was published online last week. Dirt Rag is the most progressive cycling print magazine in the US. They have a mountain bike focus, but actively advocate commuting and the bicycle lifestyle. Plus they aren’t afraid to take a political stance every now and again.

My latest article “Pushed to the Burbs“, focuses on the issue of urban sprawl. This is an issue that I’ve been passionate about for years. In college I majored in political science. While I liked discussing international political issues, my real interest was in local and regional politics. As I became more aware of the negative impacts of sprawl, I wrote several papers on urban growth boundaries and infill development as solutions to the issue.

Now, as I learn more about sustainability and the practical challenges facing communities, I realize that there is a much broader scope of options available to help minimize the negative aspects of sprawl.

This article provides a brief overview of sprawl in the US, and then highlights an alternative view towards dealing with sprawl.

Read the full article here.

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