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Multi-temporal analysis of land use change using GIS and satellite imagery: Implications for sustainable urban planning
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Abstract
Urbanization is a significant driver of land use change, particularly in rapidly growing metropolitan areas. This research investigates Greenfield City land use change in the 20-year period (2000-2020) using GIS and satellite data. The mapping shows where the greatest land-use changes occurred, ranging from increased residential and commercial developments to the loss of agricultural fields and the omission of green space. The work applies multi-temporal analyses of Landsat satellite images taken in 2000, 2010 and 2020 to estimate land cover change and its effects on urban planning and sustainability. They indicate that there’s a clear rise in housing and business developments, but also a steep decline in farming and greenspace. These transformations affect the environment, with habitat loss, biodiversity destruction and encroachment on natural resources. The paper wraps up by focusing on the issues of sustainability in urban planning and how better land use planning is required to reduce the negative environmental effects of urban sprawl.
Keywords
land use change, urbanization, satellite imagery, GIS, greenfield city
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Li,Y. (2025). Multi-temporal analysis of land use change using GIS and satellite imagery: Implications for sustainable urban planning. Advances in Engineering Innovation,15,21-25.
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