Which planning approach best addresses suburban expansion?

• A. Focus only on central city.
• B. Cancel transportation investments.
• C. Regional coordination for infrastructure and housing across jurisdictions.
• D. Unregulated sprawl.

Answer: (C)

Coordinating planning regionally across jurisdictions is the best approach because suburban expansion crosses multiple municipalities, so a shared framework for where housing goes, how roads and transit are built, and where utilities are extended helps prevent duplicated investments and creates more connected, affordable growth. When planning is aligned regionally, infrastructure and land-use decisions support compact development, reduce long commutes, and improve overall efficiency. In contrast, focusing only on the central city ignores suburban needs, canceling transportation investments worsens access and promotes further sprawl, and unregulated sprawl leads to inefficient land use and higher costs.