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How Urban Sprawl Works
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Urban sprawl occurs when people move from cities to the areas around them and develop the land with houses, businesses and roads. Learn about urban sprawl.
How Urban Planning Works
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Urban planning works to design a city so that it can be used effectively by its people. Find out more about how urban planning works.
What is the urban heat island effect?
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Cities are often hotter than rural areas because of the urban heat island effect. Learn what an urban heat island is.
How Urban Landscape Design Works
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Urban landscape design differs from other types of landscaping. Learn more about urban landscape design at HowStuffWorks.
Famous Urban Legends Quiz
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How much do you know about ghoulish myths from around the world? Take this quiz to find out!
Troubled Hedgehogs Fare Better in Urban Environments
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How have hedgehogs adapted to human environments? Learn more about urban hedgehogs in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How do urban waste water systems work?
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How do urban waste water systems work? Learn how urban waste water treatment facilities work in this article.
Can you survive this urban legends quiz?
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People love scary stories, so it makes sense that many places around the country are rich with spooky and strange urban legends. How well do you know your tall tales? Turn on the light before you test your spooky knowledge with this hair-raising quiz!
A Dose of Nature Could Improve Mental Health for City Dwellers
Living near birds and shrubs has measurable benefits, new research shows. Find out how nearby nature affects people in urban areas at HowStuffWorks.
What Are the 10 Largest Cities in the World by Population?
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Of the 8 billion people now inhabiting this planet, almost 60 percent live in urban environments. Here are the top 10 megacities in the world.