Monitoring Urban Sprawl and Land Use Change for Smart City Planning

Abstract

The rapid pace of urbanization across the globe has led to significant land use changes and urban sprawl, posing challenges for sustainable urban planning. Smart city initiatives, driven by data and technology, offer tools to better understand and manage these changes. This paper explores methods for monitoring urban sprawl and land use transformations using geospatial technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and spatial modeling. The study emphasizes the importance of timely, accurate data in shaping resilient, efficient, and environmentally conscious urban environments. By analyzing trends in land use patterns and the implications of unplanned urban expansion, the paper provides strategic insights for policymakers, urban planners, and developers to ensure smart growth and effective land management in modern cities.

Keywords: Urban Sprawl, Land Use Change, Smart City Planning, GIS, Remote Sensing, Urban Growth Monitoring, Sustainable Development