Sprawl & Transportation - Maps & Graphics

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Spokane-Area Population Density Map

Spokane, Washington has relatively low density, compared to other Northwest cities.

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Map of Residential Building Permits Outside the Seattle-area Growth Boundary

Developments outside the urban growth boundary for the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region since 1991.

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Eugene-Area Population Density Map

Eugene, Oregon, is relatively dense compared to other mid-size Cascadian cities.

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Boise-Area Population Density Map

In Sightline's study of seven Pacific Northwest cities, Boise, Idaho, is the region's most sprawling metropolis.

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Victoria-Area Population Density

People per acre in the Victoria, BC area; Victoria is a leader in compact growth.

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Vancouver-Area Population Density

People per acre in the Vancouver, BC area; Vancouver is Cascadia's smart growth leader.

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Spokane-Area Growth 1990-2000 (Animated Map)

How Spokane, Washington, grew--and sprawled--from 1990-2000, compared to other cities in the Northwest.

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Seattle-Area Residential Building Permits Outside Growth Boundary

Residential urban sprawl for the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region of Puget Sound.

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Eugene-Area Population Density

Eugene, Oregon's, relative population density to other mid-size Cascadian cities.

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Boise-Area Population Density

Boise, Idaho, is the Northwest's most sprawling metropolis.

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Seattle-Area Population Density Map

From 1990 to 2000, mapping of census data shows that the Seattle area became more compact.

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Animated Map of Seattle and Vancouver, BC: A Decade of Growth

Comparison of growth and population density in Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, since 1990.

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Per Mile Traveled

What's the cleanest way to travel--car, flight, bus, or bike? The answer might surprise you.