Development and Application of the New Index to Diagnose Reverse Sprawl

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to suggest indexes to evaluate the pattern of urban retreat and development in the district. To analyze features of urban retreat and urban sprawl, indexes were applied on three different types of residential zones. Results showed, that features of urban retreat are different in different types of residential zones. In particular, it is clarified that urban retreat goes disorderly in a these there residential zone types.