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The Decline of Suburbia

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Posted May 24, 2012 with 194 reads

Keywords: Demographics, social change, suburban sprawl, Redevelopment & Infill, Housing, Land Use

Infographic: The Decline of Suburbia

Infographic by Megan Jett
Submitted by SustainbleCities Admin

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