13 . HOUSING AND LAND CONSUMPTION

~ From 1950 to 95, population of Chicago rose by 48% while its area grew by 165% ~ From 1970 to 90, population of LA grew by 45% while the land area increased by 300% ~ In last 40 years Boston has consumed more land for development than in the preceding 330 years - since the Pilgrims’ landing in 1620