The changing Illinois landscape
The changing Illinois landscape2001
About this book
Discusses the effect of "urban sprawl" on the Chicago Metropolitan Area where conversion of land to urban use far exceeds population growth. Options to manage growth or mitigate its effects are mentioned, as well as ways in which to protect open spaces and natural processes that sustain healthy ecosystems.
Details
- First published
- 2001
- OL Work ID
- OL1675231W
Subjects
Cities and townsConservation of natural resourcesEffect of human beings onEnvironmental impact analysisEnvironmental protectionGrowthInternal MigrationLand useMigration, InternalNatureUrban-rural migrationUrbanization