👉 Sprawl is a term used to describe an area of land that has been developed or expanded beyond its natural capacity. It can refer to urban sprawl, which is the expansion of cities and towns into rural areas, or it could also mean any type of development that involves expanding the boundaries of a region. In terms of urban planning, sprawling refers to the phenomenon where large amounts of land are being developed without considering the potential for sustainable growth. This can lead to environmental degradation, increased traffic congestion,