The Effectiveness of Planning Control on Urban Growth: Evidence from Hangzhou, China

Urban sprawl presents a serious challenge for sustainable urban land use. Urban planning attempts to guarantee sustainable urban development and proper use of land resources. However, a large gap usually exists between planning and actual development. This paper aims to analyze the evolutionary char...

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Main Authors: Yizhou Wu, Peilei Fan, Bo Li, Zutao Ouyang, Yong Liu, Heyuan You
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/5/855