4. Impact on the Rural-Urban Fringe
This page looks at the process of urban sprawl and its impact on the rural-urban fringe. It develops the problem of unplanned informal housing and the loss of agricultural land and natural spaces. Syllabus 7.2.3 The impact of urban sprawl on the rural-urban fringe/surrounding areas Urban sprawl refers to the growth of urban developments outwards. Some academics suggest it refers to the growth of low-density housing...