Towards a Simpler Characterization of Urban Sprawl across Urban Areas in Europe

Urban sprawl is a concept commonly used to describe the physical expansion of urban areas. It is traditionally associated with lower residential density, poorer connectivity, and higher energy costs for heating and transport. From the period of 1980 to 2000, the extent of the built-up area in Europe...

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Published in:	Land
Main Authors:	Jean-Philippe Aurambout, Ricardo Barranco, Carlo Lavalle
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Subjects:	urban sprawl weighted urban proliferation cities EU28 urban form LUISA
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/7/1/33