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Intro to Phenomenon · Rise of suburban sprawl

Problem · Suburban sprawl causes decline of civic life

New Urbanists view the phenomenon (suburban sprawl) as a problem.

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Cause of Problem · Zoning laws create physical separation

New Urbanists claim that zoning laws that separate spaces by function (commercial, residential, school, etc.) also precludes communal spaces (like a town square). This is likened to a family that doesn't have a home.

Aspect of Problem · Economic separation

The housing subdivisions tend to be identical in price hence children growing up will be sheltered from exposure to economic diversity.

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Aspect of Problem · Cars erode civility

Since roads connect the various subdivisions, people spend more time in cars which encourages antisocial behavior.

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Solution · Mix housing and public space

New Urbanists believe that mix housing (different prices) and walkable public spaces will encourage civic interactions.

Opponents' Critique · Suburban sprawl is an expression of people's values

Opponents do not frame the phenomenon as a problem. Instead, they view it as a legitimate desire to have the kind of lifestyle that suburban sprawl makes possible (house, car, backyard, etc.).

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New Urbanists' Rebuttal · Take a critical view of values and consider the conflict with other values

New Urbanists just want people to take a critical view of these values (individual mobility, consumption, etc.) and to consider that it may conflict with other values (civic engagement, community life, etc.).

Passage Style

Critique or debate

Problem-analysis

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Question Type

Meaning in context (of word, phrase, or idea)

Structure

The use of “communities” refers to the neighborhoods that reflect suburban sprawl. The use of “community” later in P1 refers to something that results from having a communal space for interaction and getting to know one another.

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They aren’t nearly identical. The first use refers to neighborhoods that reflect suburban sprawl. The second use refers to a more abstract idea of communal space and connection.

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This best captures the meaning of each word. The use of “communities” refers to the neighborhoods that reflect suburban sprawl. The use of “community” later in P1 refers to something that results from having a communal space for interaction and getting to know one another.

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The use of “communities” doesn’t refer to groups defined by interest. It refers to groups defined by their location and style of neighborhood (low-density places near the edges of cities).

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The use of “communities” doesn’t refer to people with professional or political ties. It refers to groups defined by their location and style of neighborhood (low-density places near the edges of cities).

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The use of “communities” doesn’t refer to people with informal personal ties. It refers to groups defined by their location and style of neighborhood (low-density places near the edges of cities).

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