This is what happens when architects think they are urban planners.
Urban sprawl is the natural outcome of freedom of choice, and a person has a right to a large home if he wants.
Where will these people store all their Birkenstocks?
You be hard pressed to find a group who could do worse than what 'urban planners' have done in the last 50-60 years. Heck, I'd be willing to let Diswashers and Busboys have a go at it.