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This research aims to identify and analyze the key drivers of urban expansion, specifically focusing on climate change and electoral cycles.

July 24, 2026Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale GeografieOpen Access

Drivers of Urban Expansion in Europe: A Literature Review of the Roles of Electoral Cycles and Climate Change

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FPFrancesco PagliacciUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia NFNa Haby Stella FayeUniversity of Padua

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Literature review investigates how climate change and electoral cycles drive urban expansion in Europe, suggesting future quantitative research is needed.

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This research aims to identify and analyze the key drivers of urban expansion, specifically focusing on climate change and electoral cycles.
Conducted a systematic literature review and thematic analysis of existing studies
Focused on both supply-side and demand-side factors affecting urban expansion
Identified gaps in the literature regarding the drivers of urban development
Most studies emphasize effects rather than investigating the underlying drivers of urban development
Election proximity is linked to increased visibility of urban expansion projects to gain voter support
Climate change impacts urban growth through shifts in land use driven by agricultural productivity changes and adaptation strategies

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Pagliacci et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a630179395161722cd16031 https://doi.org/10.1111/tesg.70100

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Literature review investigates how climate change and electoral cycles drive urban expansion in Europe, suggesting future quantitative research is needed.

Drivers of Urban Expansion in Europe: A Literature Review of the Roles of Electoral Cycles and Climate Change

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Drivers of Urban Expansion in Europe: A Literature Review of the Roles of Electoral Cycles and Climate Change

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