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Population and Sprawl Land and the natural environment are limited resources that a growing population and poor land-use planning often strain. As we seek to rein in sprawl, we must work to address all its causes. Many strategies have been proposed to help stem unchecked development, and as we seek solutions, it is appropriate to address the complex relationship between sprawl and population growth. Population and Sprawl Factsheet A fact sheet summarizing the population - sprawl connection Population and Sprawl: A Complex Relationship Read a more thorough article on the complex relationship between population growth and suburban sprawl. New Research on Population, Suburban Sprawl and Smart Growth Check out a detailed analysis that highlights recent academic research on population, suburban sprawl, and smart growth. Photo: New homes replace farmland in Dallas County, Iowa, as suburbs of Clive and Waukee grow on the west side of Des Moines. Photo courtesy USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Up to Top | Printer-friendly version of this page