Concept information

land setup > built-up area > human settlement > urban development

Preferred term

urban development  

Definition

  • Any physical extension of, or changes to, the uses of land in metropolitan areas, often involving subdivision into zones; construction or modification of buildings, roads, utilities and other facilities; removal of trees and other obstructions; and population growth and related economic, social and political changes.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8804

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