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GCI Working Paper Series - 2001

Metropolitan Decentralization in Chicago
Summary Report
Chicago Case Study Working Group
For more information, contact Wim Wiewel
July 2001
GCP-03-01
The report discusses the realities of sprawl in the Chicago area and the impacts it has on social welfare. The authors also examine the policies that have led to sprawl and give recommendations for slowing sprawl in the Chicago region. *This paper is in draft form. Some of the figures are missing. Please check back soon for updates.