Translated version

Urban Sprawl

Uncontrolled, low-density expansion of urban areas into suburbs and rural areas. This phenomenon is characterized by car dependency, higher energy consumption, and destruction of natural habitats.

Original version

Urbanistinė plėtra (Urban Sprawl)

Nekontroliuojamas, mažo tankumo miesto teritorijos plėtimasis į priemiesčius ir kaimiškas vietoves. Šiam reiškiniui būdingas priklausomumas nuo automobilių, didesnis energijos suvartojimas ir gamtinių buveinių naikinimas.

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