In the last decade, a number of smart city initiatives have flourished around the world. While
the literature is ripe with descriptions of those projects and pioneering cities, there is far less …

Urbanization towards the expansion of the city area causes urban sprawl and changes in
space use. Furthermore, urban agglomeration towards urban spatial integration causes a …

Urban sprawl is one of the significant topics in urban planning and land use management,
yet it remains an ambiguous and debatable concept with different meanings for individuals …

One of the most pressing issues facing astronomy today is the growing threat of light
pollution. Light pollution affects not only astronomical observations but also sustainability in …

During the last three decades, Delhi has witnessed extensive and rapid urban expansion in
all directions, especially in the East South East zone. The total built-up area has risen …

Effective transportation planning necessitates the consideration of all road network users
and their needs. Towards this goal, the integration of accessibility in planning and the …

Urban growth is indispensable in developing countries, particularly in the context of rapid
economic development and growing urban population. The idea of managing urban growth …

Multifunctional green infrastructure, a key component of compact sustainable cities, is
challenged by the pressures associated with rapid urbanization. In this paper, we present a …

Under the current climate change scenery, coastalization, ie a linear-type of urban sprawl
along the coastal zone, has become a key planning and policy concern at a global scale …

The development of urbanisation is linked to qualitative and quantitative changes in the
landscape and its components aimed at strengthening economic, administrative and cultural …