July 23, 2025

Land use dynamics and urban development suitability: A geospatial analysis of Romania’s most urbanized county

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Geospatial analysis evaluates urban development suitability in Constanța County, suggesting environmental protection is needed during urban growth.

This study reveals significant land use and land cover changes in Constanța County linked to socio-economic transformations since 1990.
Data from CORINE Land Cover datasets show nearly 30 years of trends, with urban expansion leading to reduced natural areas.
The suitability analysis emphasizes low potential for urban growth near coastal cities due to environmental constraints.
Findings highlight the importance of balancing urban growth with environmental protection in rapidly urbanizing coastal regions.

Mihalache et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Geospatial analysis evaluates urban development suitability in Constanța County, suggesting environmental protection is needed during urban growth.