The Piedmont Triad is currently dealing with a struggling economy and sprawling landscape. This region is geographically immense with twelve counties, and was recently named the second most sprawling region in the county by Smart Growth America. The three biggest industries in the Triad-textiles, tobacco, and furniture- have been decimated by financial debts, offshore relocation, corporate restructuring, and lawsuits. Severe farmland loss has occurred due to suburban-style sprawl. The Triad is losing over a million acres of farmland every five years, and health issues are increasing partly due to the limited access to fresh food.
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