A Fractal Approach to Urban Boundary Delineation Based on Raster Land Use Maps: A Case of Shanghai, China

Given the diverse socioecological consequences of rapid urban sprawl worldwide, the delineation and monitoring of urban boundaries have been widely used by local governments as a planning instrument for promoting sustainable development. This study demonstrates a fractal method to delineate urban bo...

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Main Authors: Chong Zhao, Yu Li, Min Weng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Land
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/9/941