An Assessment of the Urbanization Process Using long Term Night Light Data Sets: A Case Study on Chengdu-Chongqing Urban Agglomeration

Key Points

• Urbanization trends reveal significant growth in the Chengdu-Chongqing area, indicating rapid shifts in land use.
• Key evidence shows a consistent rise in night light data over the past 20 years, marking increased urban activity.
• This assessment utilizes long term datasets of night light data to analyze urban expansion patterns.
• Findings highlight the importance of efficient urban planning strategies to manage ongoing growth.