The present study presents a multidimensional analysis of land-use efficiency in terms of per-capita built-up area over 417 metropolitan regions from 27 European countries. The study period encompasses two urban phases including economic expansion (2000–2007) and crisis (2008–2015). Multiple geographical gradients were identified as relevant predictors of land-use efficiency across Europe. The socioeconomic variables most associated with high land-use efficiency were per-capita disposable income (in Western, Atlantic and Central Europe) and income growth during 2000–2007 (in Eastern Europe), indicating that wealthier cities are characterized by higher land-use efficiency. Land-use efficiency increased in contexts with diversified urban landscapes.
Urban Growth, Land-use Efficiency and Local Socioeconomic Context. A Comparative Analysis of 417 Metropolitan Regions in Europe / Masini, E.; Tomao, A.; Barbati, A.; Corona, P.; Serra, P.; Salvati, L.. - In: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. - ISSN 0364-152X. - 63:(2019), pp. 322-337. [10.1007/s00267-018-1119-1]
Urban Growth, Land-use Efficiency and Local Socioeconomic Context. A Comparative Analysis of 417 Metropolitan Regions in Europe
Tomao A.;Salvati L.
2019
Abstract
The present study presents a multidimensional analysis of land-use efficiency in terms of per-capita built-up area over 417 metropolitan regions from 27 European countries. The study period encompasses two urban phases including economic expansion (2000–2007) and crisis (2008–2015). Multiple geographical gradients were identified as relevant predictors of land-use efficiency across Europe. The socioeconomic variables most associated with high land-use efficiency were per-capita disposable income (in Western, Atlantic and Central Europe) and income growth during 2000–2007 (in Eastern Europe), indicating that wealthier cities are characterized by higher land-use efficiency. Land-use efficiency increased in contexts with diversified urban landscapes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
