This paper is based on reviewing the literature in the past 10 years on the drivers of land use
and land cover change (LULCC) in urban areas. It combines quantitative and qualitative …

The rapid urbanization in Paço do Lumiar County has had a remarkable effect on the urban
thermal environment and influenced the local climate, environment, and quality of life of …

Urban growth, a dynamic and demographic phenomenon, refers to the increased spatial
value of urban areas, such as cities and towns, due to social and economic forces …

This study is aimed at investigating the differentiating factors underlying the intention to
migrate from a flooded and inundated community in suburban areas; in this case, the …

The megacity proximity produces significant stress in the surrounding areas with fast
changes in land conversion, mainly in the urban sprawl growth. The swiftness facilitates …

This study observes the socio-spatial dynamics in the suburbs of a medium-sized city,
particularly considering the extent to which shifting land use has influenced people's …

Coastal areas are highly susceptible to the effects of climate change, particularly to sea-level
rise and extreme rainfall events, resulting in increased social and environmental …

Abstract In the Global South, including the Sub-Saharan African city-regions, the possible
future urban expansion patterns may pose a challenge towards improving environmental …

The level of anthropization in one of the most urbanized areas of central Chile (Concón Bay,
33° S) is analyzed using a Coastal Sustainability Index (CSI). It is constructed from variables …

Urban climate-related disaster risks are set to rise, driven by the interaction of two global
megatrends: urbanization and climate change. A detailed understanding of whether, where …