A suburb is a town or an unincorporated developed area situated in close proximity to a city. Suburbs are primarily residential areas that often rely on the nearby city for employment and support services. They are generally characterized by low-density development compared to the city.
Urban sprawl is a term used to describe the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. This low-density development often happens on the outskirts of cities and can lead to various socio-economic and environmental issues such as increased dependence on automobiles, extended public infrastructure requirements, and insufficient in-fill development.
