Spatial disintegration and arable land security in Egypt: A study of small- and moderate-sized urban areas

作者: Jeffrey S. Robson , Hany M. Ayad , Rania A. Wasfi , Ahmed M. El-Geneidy

DOI: 10.1016/J.HABITATINT.2011.10.001

关键词: Metropolitan areaGeographyEconomic growthLand useHuman settlementArable landAgricultural economicsPopulation growthUrbanizationPopulationUrban planning

摘要: Abstract While commonly associated with regional ‘mega-cities’, rapid urbanization in the less-developed world has also begun to define growth small- and moderate-sized settlements on periphery of major metropolitan areas. The dispersal population these smaller areas holds significant implications for environmental, economic, social health, threatens local food security, increases congestions, induces difficulty service provision. This study examines effects spatial disintegration stock arable land Egypt. To assess this issue, will meet three objectives. First, we evaluate relationship between urban cover expansion Second, consider role selected geographic determinants influencing through use a regression model. selection an appropriate model type is sub-objective be discussed further. Third, drivers assessed their country’s land. These objectives met development application models, order examine several independent variables. An increase found have positive statistically effect corresponding area. Surprisingly, variables Egypt – proximity roads, capital Cairo, Nile River though exhibiting growth, are not case studies. research underlines necessity combined approach policy formation input from fields as varied agriculture, planning, reclamation slow outward maintain stocks.

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