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Is there a common typology of urban sprawl in Mediterranean cities?. A comparative analysis utilizing spatial metrics

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  • Apostolos Lagarias
  • John Sayas

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The aim of the paper is to analyze and compare the form and land use structure of Euro-Mediterranean cities by estimating spatial metrics and to present a way of using these metrics to examine whether there is a common typology of urban sprawl. Based on Urban Atlas data (2006), the land use composition in six large urban agglomerations (Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Athens and Marseille) is analyzed, and the degree of low density development is identified. Certain modifications are applied to the original Urban Atlas data, and spatial metrics are estimated using the Fragstats software. A methodology for evaluating urban sprawl patterns based on five types of spatial metrics, characterizing patch density, size/aggregation, shape, dispersion/contiguity, and mixing, is presented. Moreover, land use change dynamics in the period 2006-2012 are analyzed in order to identify the most recent trends in urban growth. Results are evaluated and a comparison between the cities is presented. The discussion tries to characterize the patterns of urban sprawl, recognizing that, although there are certain similarities, a common typology of urban sprawl is not evident. Classification JEL: R110, R140

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  • Apostolos Lagarias & John Sayas, 2019. "Is there a common typology of urban sprawl in Mediterranean cities?. A comparative analysis utilizing spatial metrics," Revue d'économie régionale et urbaine, Armand Colin, vol. 0(4), pages 813-850.
    • Handle: RePEc:cai:rerarc:reru_194_0813
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    1. Casanova Enault, Laure & Popoff, Tatiana & Debolini, Marta, 2021. "Vacant lands on French Mediterranean coastlines: Inventory, agricultural opportunities, and prospective scenarios," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 100(C).

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    Keywords

    urban sprawl; spatial metrics; Mediterranean cities; urban morphology; Urban Atlas;
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    JEL classification:

    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R14 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Land Use Patterns

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