edge cities

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Scope note
New settlements created in once rural areas, near major cities, primarily as destinations for office jobs, shopping, and entertainment, generally having a sprawling, car-based layout encompassing vast amounts of leasable and retail space, but usually lacking social and community-based activities, clearly defined edges, a central government, or centralized growth patterns that characterize traditional cities.
edge cities
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025