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Community Transformation Examples What does "smart growth" look like? How does our built environment affect the look, feel and quality of life in our communities? These computer-generated simulations show the difference between sprawl and smart growth and demonstrate how sprawling communities can be revitalized and made more livable. Sprawl is not the only choice we have! El Cerrito, California Kendall, Florida Hercules, California (1) Hercules, California (2) Denver, Colorado Oakland, California Tell Some Friends About This Page! All images and text courtesy Steve Price, Urban Advantage Read more about how sprawl impacts our air, water, natural spaces and quality of life. Up to Top Sierra Magazine home | Contact Us Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights | Terms and Conditions of Use   Sierra Club® and "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet"®are registered trademarks of the Sierra Club. © Sierra Club 2019. The Sierra Club Seal is a registered copyright, service mark, and trademark of the Sierra Club.