Urban sprawl is the growth of cities outward instead of upward. This sprawl increases commute times, therefore increasing air pollution and the reliance on oil. Zoning ordinances can isolate land use which restricts the availability of renewal and reuse of existing areas thus demanding that new land be developed. Low density growth planning increases the amount of land that is needed to allow for automobile access and people per area. All of these factors can be limited or avoided if planning committees educate the public and incorporate land use regulations and capital improvement programs that will benefit everyone.

In many cities these committees are aware and willing to try to make a change but they are not successful because of two common factors:

Outdated city codes
Conversion of rural open space

City codes can demand excessive amounts of parking spaces or allow the amount of cars that people will own to be a determining factor in space allowances. In reality if public transportation or the ability to walk is considered, most people will choose these alternatives. Also, the conversion of rural open spaces, which includes prime agriculture land, woodlands, and wetlands to residential use, is not needed if cities allow for the re-use of existing structures, whether commercial or not, to be used for what they are needed for, housing alternatives. It is important to use land efficiently because it reinforces community vitality and protects natural resources.
Most cities have elected officials to control land use and to authorize urban expansion and growth. They need to be reminded that smart growth and adaptive reuse is more important than the sprawl that has previously been the norm in construction.

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The United Kingdom is home to plenty of important historical figures and famous personalities. These include notable writers, such as William Shakespeare and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; popular musicians, such as The Beatles and the Spice Girls; and much-loved sports teams, such as football’s Manchester United. There are also numerous places to visit when in the United Kingdom, such as Stonehenge in Wiltshire, the Eden Project, the Canterbury Cathedral, the Giant’s Causeway and Oxford and Cambridge universities. The commercial real estate industry in the United Kingdom is receiving much buzz in recent years. There are several factors that contribute to the real estate boom in the U.K. The high rate of immigration to the country, specifically from Asia, Africa and other countries of the European Union, has called on numerous individuals and companies to invest in business undertakings in the U.K. Aside from this, the U.K. is also one of the top ten tourist destinations in the world, with Heathrow Airport being the busiest airport worldwide. All these have called the attention of various local and international businesses to invest in commercial real estate in the U.K.

London remains as the U.K.’s primary center for business, and one of the top centers for finance worldwide. Various huge financial institutions are based in London, including the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. The United Kingdom’s economy is ideal for a lot of investors, given the low taxes and the free market model used in the country.

Interest in the commercial property market has increased in recent years. Along with this, rent and the value of these commercial properties have also increased considerably. This makes the market very attractive to local investors, especially in metropolitan areas, such as London, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Various financial institutions are creating funds that will enable different local investors to acquire commercial property in the U.K., further promoting the commercial real estate market in the country. Local investors are not the only ones getting attracted to the commercial real estate market in the United Kingdom. A lot of foreign investors, specifically from the United States, are spending their hard-earned money in order to purchase a significant amount of commercial property in the United Kingdom. One of the reasons for the large number of foreign investors is the high returns of investments that commercial properties in the U.K. are able to generate. In general, there is a higher return of investment that one can receive from property investments than from government or corporate shares.

Aside from this, there is an intrinsic quality in the commercial real estate industry in the United Kingdom that makes it more appealing to investors. In the United Kingdom, tenants typically pay for the insurance of the said property and for any repairs necessary. The leases to commercial properties in the U.K. are also generally longer compared to other countries in Europe. All these factors make commercial property in the U.K. a relatively low risk, but high paying, investment.