Urban Growth and the Spatial Structure of a Changing Region: An Integrated Assessment

The present study assesses changes (1949-2008) in the structure of a Mediterranean urban area (Rome, Italy) in three phases (compact growth, medium-density growth, low-density growth) of its recent expansion which reflect different economic contexts at the local scale. Using a quantitative approach...

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Main Author: Luca SALVATI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bucharest 2014-06-01
Series:Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis
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Online Access:http://www.jurareview.ro/2014_6_1/p_5_14_2014.htm