Urban land suitability analysis is a complex process that requires geo-physical and
environmental information and relevant expertise to analyse and interpret the information …

Peri-urban landscapes (PULs) are specific transitional forms of urban landscapes
undergoing dynamic land-use changes. PULs' transformations are driven by close and …

Peri-urban landscapes (PULs) play an important role in the supply of ecosystem services
(ES), which support development and well-being in urban and rural areas. Understanding …

The objective of this paper is to provide an overall perspective on peri-urban ecosystem
services in European Countries. The phenomenon of urbanization affecting our era has …

Interest in the peri-urban landscape has grown steadily over the last decade as researchers
seek to clarify the character of the space that links the urban and rural environment …

Cities in the Global South are experiencing profound demographic shifts, rapid economic
growth, and unchecked urban sprawl, resulting in significant transformations in peri-urban …

The management of peri-urban development has emerged as a new context of
contemporary urban planning. Its dynamic and diverse nature presents major challenges …

Although conservation and development are two facets of sustainability, they are often
placed in contradictory positions. In this context, planning systems are able to respond to …

The assessment of the suitability of a region for urban development is crucial. It is necessary
to make appropriate decisions for urban and regional development by considering essential …

The presence and reproduction of pathogens in soil environment have significant negative
impacts on soil security and human health in urban-rural ecosystem. Rapid urbanization has …