what is the difference between urban sprawl and smart growth??

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smart growth does a better job at protecting the environment right
Correct.
what is the difference between urban sprawl and smart growth??

i don't really understand the definitions online and

local government agency that decides how a piece of land is developed is zoning board right??
Usually, yes.

Urban sprawl is unplanned development of previously undeveloped land, as in agricultural or forest land.

Smart Growth is controlled development, often involving redevelopment of previously developed areas, as in "urban in-fill," or rebuilding older areas of a city.