URBAN SPRAWL / POLLUTION - Atlanta

Question 1

Urban Sprawl Effects

Answer 1

• Congestion: Congestion and pollution 4th worst in USA, 90% of residents drive to work -> car crashes most common cause of death in 0-24 year olds
• Air quality: Forbes rated most toxic city in USA, leads to respiratory illnesses e.g. bronchitis, emphysema, asthma
• Water Quality: Over 1 million use septic tanks, Chattahoochee river polluted, 67% of monitored water does not meet safety standards
• Loss of green space: Average 125 acres of trees lost daily
• Cultural loss: Kennesaw mountain

Question 2

Industry

Answer 2

• Coca-Cola located
• 150,00 employed in manufacturing

Question 3

Solutions

Answer 3

• Gentrification e.g. Glennwood Park
• Community Green Space Programme aims to conserve 20% green space
• Metro Atlanta currently 8,500 sq miles