DFW Might Have to Sprawl Outward Due to Population Growth

North Texas is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in America, which has led to a building boom in outlying areas.

On April 10, The New York Times Magazine did a story about suburban sprawl, and the Dallas metro area featured heavily in their report.

According to author Conor Dougherty, who has been reporting on housing development for more than a decade, outward sprawl has become a necessity in fast-growing metros like DFW.

DFW Population Has Swelled in Recent Years

The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area has gained about 1.2 million residents over the past 10 years, making it one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States.