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Problems with The Midwest

by Matt Adams in Issues, November 9, 2011
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A discussion of habitat fragmentation and suburban sprawl.

In Suburbia

by MJ Sunderland in History, October 5, 2011
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This article examines Suburbia, which can be seen as the characteristic environment of the postmodern age. Millions of us live in suburbs and we tend to take them for granted because they are so familiar and mundane – it has been said that Suburbia is ubiquitous, but invisible.

Expensive “Company”

by Jeff Powers in Law, January 7, 2011
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Some company I was offered–that didn’t come cheap.

Suburbia

by thetzeng in Society, July 17, 2009
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About growing up in the suburbs.

Should We Let Cities Die Their Natural Deaths?

by Ron Fields in Society, July 15, 2009
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There was once a need for cities — they brought together capital, equipment, the market, expertise, culture, and organization into close proximity and benefited everyone. Now, cities are unneeded relics of a bygone era, and we should not subsidize cities or parts of cities to fund their activities. Cities should sink or swim on their own merits. Does sending billions of dollars into cities to prop them up make city governments lazy about making sure they are attracting residents and businesses.

A Citified 14-Year Old’s Perception of Suburbs

by mrcoolio in Issues, June 26, 2009
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As a young 14 year old Minneapolitian, I explain and articulate my thoughts on the matter of urban sprawl.

A Simple Life in the City

by Julie McMurchie in Lifestyle Choices, June 22, 2009
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Living a simple life is by no means an easy way out, but the payoff is worth every drop of sweat and broken fingernail. Urban micro-farming is becoming increasingly popular as a way to survive in today’s economy.

Cities and Suburbs

by D L Ulloa in Sociology, April 29, 2009
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A critique of where people live.

Paving of Paradise in the Suburbs

by Reney Kaufman in Society, March 8, 2008
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Consumerism in the suburbs, and the impact on the environment.

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