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New study reveals urban sprawl in Asia, Africa & Latin America hinders water access & hikes costs! 🌆💧 Less remote, compact cities boast better income, infrastructure & piped water/sewage. Compact growth could aid 220M w/ water, 190M w/ sewage. Key insights: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44284-025-00338-3 #UrbanPlanning #WaterAccess #Climate #Newz

Urban sprawl is associated with reduced access and increased costs of water and sanitation - Nature Cities

Urban sprawl reduces water access and increases costs by distancing populations from infrastructure. An analysis of over 100 cities shows that, by 2050, compact growth could provide piped water to 220 million more people than horizontal expansion.

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Urban Sprawl Could Deny 220 Million People Access To Clean Water By 2050

Urban sprawl is associated with reduced access and increased costs of water and sanitation - Nature Cities