Question

Cities that have available space in surrounding areas, such as Los Angeles, are likely to experience upward growth rather than urban sprawl.


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If surrounding areas have available land, cities tend to expand outward (suburbanization/urban sprawl). Upward (vertical) growth is more likely when outward expansion is constrained (geographic limits, land shortages) or when policies/incentives favor densification. Los Angeles is a classic example of outward sprawl.