Urban sprawl often leads to a decline in downtown business districts and a loss of tax base in the central city.

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Urban sprawl involves the spreading of development into previously undeveloped or agricultural areas outside of the central city. This often leads to a decline in downtown business districts as businesses and people move to the suburbs. As a result, the tax base in the central city can also diminish, as businesses and residents pay less taxes or move elsewhere.

Urban Sprawl Often Leads to a Decline in Downtown Business