Urban Versus Rural: The Decrease of Agricultural Areas and the Development of Urban Zones Analyzed with Spatial Statistics

摘要: Until a few decades ago it was very easy to distinguish between city and country: in most cases the edge defined by defensive barriers. In recent times, relationships urban rural areas completely changed, placing country subordinate position. Consequently, many terms have been coined order describe new phenomena taking place country. The term adopted, “periurban area†, despite its large use, does not clear unambiguous definition. Such various approaches are due complexity of phenomenon be analyzed huge variety territorial contexts which may reveal. is characterized growth with soil consumption generating loss competitiveness for agricultural activities. This paper defines more precise rules periurban phenomenon, using techniques spatial statistic point pattern analysis. approach has tested case study Potenza municipality. Interest this area comes after earthquake 1980, when migration inhabitants began towards countryside around Potenza.