"Urban Sprawl, Amenities, and Quality of Life" is a scholarly book that examines the impacts of urbanization and city development on the quality of life in the United States. It explores the challenges of urban sprawl and the advantages of compact urban development. Through a comprehensive analysis of the 99 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. in 2000, it assesses whether compact development leads to better urban amenities and a higher quality of life for residents. The book compares central cities and suburbs, highlighting how different geographical conditions provide various amenities for the population. Additionally, it investigates the relationships between development density, available amenities, and quality of life in different communities. The findings underscore the importance of compact urban development in providing desirable amenities and identify key policy issues related to urban revitalization. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone grappling with the trade-offs between different lifestyles and as a guide for policy measures to combat urban sprawl.