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Sierra Club Challenge to Sprawl Campaign Sierra Club Details Transportation Policy for TEA-21 Reauthorization Poorly planned development is threatening our environment, our health, and our quality of life. In communities across America "sprawl" - scattered development that increases traffic, saps local resources and destroys open space - is taking a serious toll. But runaway growth is not inevitable. Hundreds of urban, suburban and rural neighborhoods are choosing to manage sprawl with smart growth solutions. The Sierra Club is calling attention to the problem of sprawl with yearly reports, providing resources for activists across the country, and exploring how transportation patterns can be improved to make our neighborhoods safer and more convenient. National Geographic lets you virtually explore a smart growth neighborhood. (You'll get the most from this site with a Flash-enabled browser.) Use our Take Action site to communicate with decision makers on this issue. Photo licensed to Sierra Club; used with permission. Up to Top | Printer-friendly version of this page