Urban growth patterns are characteristic of spatial changes that take place in metropolitan
areas (MA). They are particularly prominent in more recently formed MAs, such as those in …

This paper examines the impact of urban sprawl, a phenomenon of particular interest in
Spain, which is currently experiencing this process of rapid, low-density urban expansion …

Polycentricity at the metropolitan scale is perhaps the model of spatial organisation that
needs to be investigated more thoroughly as regards its effects on travel. The aim of this …

Urban growth is associated with a number of environmental issues. One of the most serious
environmental concerns is the air pollutants and increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) …

The study deals with the quantification of urban sprawl and land transformation of Dhanbad
Urban Agglomeration (DUA) using geoinformatics and gradient modeling during last four …

Cirilli A. and Veneri P. Spatial structure and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions due to
commuting: an analysis of Italian urban areas, Regional Studies. This paper investigates …

Urban sprawl has recently become a matter of concern throughout Europe, but it is in
southern countries where its environmental and economic impact has been most severe …

Urban sprawl is now a common and threatening phenomenon in Europe, severely affecting
environmental and economic sustainability. An analytical characterization and measurement …

The present study investigates the urban growth in the Srinagar city of Kashmir Valley during
1972–2014 and the effect of 2014 Kashmir flood on the urban environment. Srinagar is the …

International literature on urban sprawl mainly emphasizes its environmental, social, and
economic effects on urban areas. Many studies have dealt with the environmental effects of …