Urban sprawl measurement with use of VMT pattern: A longitudinal method in case of Famagusta

Abstract

The sprawl as a result of rapid population growth appears when the city expands unplanned in the form of low-density development. The urban sprawl increase auto-dependency and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) because sprawl is a single-use and low-density development. Therefore, measuring urban sprawl is vital, since planners get the benefit of this measurement to curb future unplanned developments. The current study aims to measure sprawl with the VMT pattern. Accordingly, the non-traffic method provides a practical solution for estimating the annual VMT in the case of Famagusta. Secondly, the build-density calculated using Google™ Earth and Geographical Information System. Finally, the VMT will be coupling with build-density for measuring the urban sprawl. The current study in compared to the similar kinds has the following advantages: a) current method can be performed in case of developing countries; b) this method is independent of traffic odometers, high-resolution census data, and land-use maps; and c) current method able to measuring the urban sprawl together with pattern of accessibility.

Monitoring Urban Sprawl Using Time-Series Data: Famagusta Region of Northern Cyprus

“…The spatial geometry of development for the Famagusta region is linear and polycentric (Figure 3). Development along the Mediterranean coastline toward Agios Sergios and (Schimek, 1996) because low-density and single-use development also increase automobile dependency (Fuladlu, 2020).…”

“…Following these events and despite the Annan plan’s stipulations, the lack of a regional master plan and weak construction regulations resulted in sprawling development (Fuladlu, 2020; Hoşkara et al, 2009; Önal et al, 1999). Sprawl is observed primarily along the main arteries leading from Famagusta toward Nicosia (capital city) and toward Agios Sergios and Trikomo along the coastline.…”

“…Accessibility is an important factor in measuring sprawl since sprawl’s low density implies poorly accessible conditions, thus increasing automobile dependency (Fuladlu, 2020). The accessibility of sprawl development is analyzed mainly based on distance to the urban core and can be measured by factors such as number of travel lanes and road length.…”

“…EMU directly increased the population and housing demand in the Famagusta region (Oktay, 2005;Oktay & Marans, 2010). Moreover, by 2004, the enactment of the UN peace plan (Annan, 2004) had significantly boosted construction in Northern Cyprus, which was driven by domestic and foreign demand had significantly boosted construction in Northern Cyprus driven by domestic and foreign demand (Fuladlu, 2020;Yorucu & Keleş, 2007).…”

Examining land surface temperature and relations with the major air pollutants: A remote sensing research in case of Tehran

“…Dominantly the potential of the urban area increases the urban desire for the living of many people. Rapid urban population growth results in urban expansion and urban sprawl (Fuladlu, 2019(Fuladlu, , 2020Fuladlu, Riza, & İlkan, 2018b), and encroachment on limited agricultural and green areas leading to the destruction of green-cover. This destruction, along with population growth, causes environmental effects such as rising Land Surface Temperature (LST), UHI, and air pollution.…”