The Sprawling of America

Richard Moe talked about preserving U.S. heritage as a part of local communities. He said that sprawl makes strip malls and subdivisions loo… read more

Richard Moe talked about preserving U.S. heritage as a part of local communities. He said that sprawl makes strip malls and subdivisions look the same in one city as in another. He stated that the way Americans shape their communities has a significant impact on the way they feel and the way they treat each other. He mentioned that the United States has lost four million acres of farmland to urban sprawl. He also said that sprawl represents the principal threat to community livability, and he recommended

solutions. He responded to audience members' questions. close

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The Sprawling of America

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Program ID:
119006-1
Category:
National Press Club
Format:
National Press Club Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 22, 1999 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jan 25, 1999 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jan 22, 1999 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 22, 1999 | 6:32pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 22, 1999 | 11:55pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 25, 1999 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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