Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10503273 Landscape and Urban Planning 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Objectively modelling the dimension of expansion areas in small settlements. ► Definition of urban consolidated areas is essential for defining expansion areas. ► Areas of expansion definition incorporates the knowledge of local politicians. ► How the rank-size rule can be useful to control dispersion. ► Results reflect a decrease in the total area of the current urban perimeter.
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Defining expansion areas in small urban settlements - An application to the municipality of Tomar (Portugal)
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