Unfortunately there are are many contributors to suburban sprawl other than market forces. Zoning and regulations like parking minimums contribute to suburban

Unfortunately there are are many contributors to suburban sprawl other than market forces. Zoning and regulations like parking minimums contribute to suburban development and prevent developers from building housing that would otherwise be in demand; the way property taxes are calculated also encourages sprawl. An interesting article from a little while back - "How Suburban Sprawl Works Like a Ponzi Scheme" http://www.theatlanticcities.com/jobs-and-economy/2011/10/suburban-sprawl-ponzi-scheme/242/ http://www.theatlanticcities.com/jobs-and-economy/2011/10/su...