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parking lot that covers an absurdly large section of a city. Often found outside stadiums, megachurches, and Walmarts. They typically take up more land area than the establishment itself. Parking craters typically have no tree cover, making them unpleasant to walk through, contribute to the
urban heat island effect, force
urban sprawl, thereby lengthening commute times, and take up valuable space that could be devoted to other businesses.