Land Use & Zoning
NC's rapid growth in the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham areas has led to debates about 'urban sprawl.' Sprawl is characterized by:
AHigh-density urban infill development
BLow-density, automobile-dependent development spreading into rural areas✓ Correct
CTransit-oriented development near rail stations
DVertical mixed-use development in downtown cores
Explanation
Urban sprawl describes low-density, automobile-dependent development spreading across rural and agricultural land at the periphery of metropolitan areas, often creating infrastructure challenges.
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