In the panorama of studies related to the ability of lands to support both natural processes and agricultural production activities, this research introduces a still unexplored or under-studied theme which is that of the relationship between urban sprawl in its various forms and land quality.
The first part of the book is dedicated to the motivations and the theoretical premises from which the research originates, connected to the concept of land and those of sustainable urban form. The second part concerns the complex path towards a sustainable use of land, both...
In the panorama of studies related to the ability of lands to support both natural processes and agricultural production activities, this researc...
Moving from conventional narratives on urbanization and suburbanization in Europe, this book provides readers with a fresh perspective on Mediterranean sprawl, exploring apparent and latent correlations with land use patterns, climate dynamics, ecological concerns, housing paradigms, and welfare regimes, societal and demographic transformations, (local) governance structures, and deficiencies in spatial planning. From the fringes of metropolitan landscapes to the intricate mosaic of urban-rural interfaces, each chapter offers a nuanced examination of the forces driving spatial transformation....
Moving from conventional narratives on urbanization and suburbanization in Europe, this book provides readers with a fresh perspective on Mediterranea...
