Project
Evaluating the relative importance of mitigation practices to counter urban sprawl and other influential factors based on temporal trends in cities worldwideThis project investigates urban sprawl, defined as dispersed, low-density development, which presents numerous challenges to the environment, economy, and society, going against sustainable development goals. Low-density urban sprawl demands more resources and energy to sustain essential services like housing, workspaces, and transportation, making these areas less sustainable overall. The way cities expand—whether through sprawl or by increasing density—profoundly impacts future land use patterns and resource consumption. Because urban sprawl alters the relationship between cities, people, and the natural environment, various mitigation measures and planning strategies have been introduced to address these unsustainable growth trends. This project aims to evaluate urban sprawl’s adverse effects, including the loss of agricultural land, reduced public green spaces, and degradation of the natural environment, while assessing the effectiveness of these proposed mitigation measures.
Publications
1- A spatial evaluation of the smart growth indicators: case study of TehranGhasemi, Amir, Melika Safari, Neda Rezapour
2023 Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability
