Simulation and Analysis of Land Use Changes Applying Cellular Automata in the South of Quito and the Machachi Valley, Province of Pichincha, Ecuador

Rapid urban growth has historically led to changes in land use patterns and the degradation of natural resources and the urban environment. Uncontrolled growth of urban areas in the city of Quito has continued to the present day since 1960s, aggravated by illegal or irregular new settlements. The ma...

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Main Authors: René Ulloa-Espíndola, Susana Martín-Fernández
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/17/9525