Urban expansion - Urban shrinking considerations on Braşov agglomeration urban dynamics

Abstract

The study of the vision of spatial development at different scales can often suggest different solutions, due to the different priorities imposed by the distinct territorial governance levels. In this respect, it can be useful to point out the meanings of the terms like urban growth, urbanisation, urban expansion or urban sprawl and their relevance for the future of a defined human settlements system. The presentation of the case of Brasov city and its agglomeration emphasised some of the problems of urban dynamic.

The Influence of Urbanism and Information Consumption on Political Dimensions of Social Capital: Exploratory Study of the Localities Adjacent to the Core City from Brașov Metropolitan Area, Romania

“…One interesting finding is that in Brașov metropolitan area does not present the negative effects of urban sprawl phenomenon [ 49 , 50 ], revealed by recent local studies in the area [ 52 , 53 ]. This conclusion is sustained by the much lower (under 1%) predictive power of the model emphasizing the negative influence of the residence distance to Brașov Municipality on the access to public utilities.…”

“…During the post-socialist era, in Central and Eastern Europe, due to the chaotic land restitution, the suburban sprawl intensified, leading to negative effects, such as isolation, residential segregation [ 49 ] and decreased quality of life caused by the lack of access to proper public service infrastructure [ 50 ]. This phenomenon was highlighted in Romania by geographic studies conducted both at the national level [ 51 ] and across Brașov metropolitan region [ 52 , 53 ]. The preponderance of the urban sprawl phenomenon brings into the spotlight the importance of several new indicators that are used in measuring the concept of urbanism: the density of population and dwellings, the access to public utilities, public services, and transport infrastructure.…”