Soil sealing footprint as an indicator of dispersed urban growth: a multivariate statistics approach

The present study introduces a set of indicators derived from high-resolution land-use maps with the aim to illustrate the spatial distribution, intensity, and diversity of sealed soils in a Mediterranean region (Rome, Italy) shifting from a mono-centric spatial organization toward a dispersed urban...

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Published inUrban research & practice Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 1 - 15
Main Authors Tombolini, Ilaria, Munafò, Michele, Salvati, Luca
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 02.01.2016
Subjects
economic functions
indicators
Land use
Morphology
Multivariate analysis
Rome
Rome Italy
Spatial analysis
Studies
Urban development
urban morphology
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ISSN1753-5069
1753-5077
DOI10.1080/17535069.2015.1037340

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Summary:The present study introduces a set of indicators derived from high-resolution land-use maps with the aim to illustrate the spatial distribution, intensity, and diversity of sealed soils in a Mediterranean region (Rome, Italy) shifting from a mono-centric spatial organization toward a dispersed urban agglomeration. A multivariate approach provides a comprehensive assessment of Rome 'sealing footprint', classifying local districts according to different imperviousness profiles. Results illustrate the rearrangement of the land-use structure determined by suburbanization with higher soil consumption and lower land-use efficiency. The approach is considered a promising tool to inform policies for a spatially balanced and land-saving urban development.
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ISSN:1753-5069
1753-5077
DOI:10.1080/17535069.2015.1037340