Population dynamics and urban expansion: Implications for sustainable land use in developing regions
Author(s): Sudhir Tukaram Tambe
Abstract: Population growth and rapid urbanization are reshaping landscapes across developing regions, generating opportunities for economic development while intensifying pressures on land, water, and ecological resources. This paper examines the linkages between population dynamics, urban expansion, and sustainable land use by integrating demographic, spatial, and policy perspectives. Using secondary data sources such as census reports, satellite imagery, and urban land use statistics, we analyze how demographic transitions, rural‑to‑urban migration, and peri‑urban growth affect land allocation patterns. GIS‑based spatial analysis highlights the pace and direction of urban sprawl, while policy reviews reveal gaps in planning and governance. Findings indicate that unchecked urban expansion often leads to agricultural land loss, ecological fragmentation, and informal settlement proliferation. However, sustainable land use strategies—such as compact urban form, green belt protection, transit‑oriented development, and participatory land governance—can mitigate adverse impacts. The paper emphasizes the need for integrated population-land use planning in developing regions to balance economic aspirations with ecological and social sustainability.
DOI: 10.22271/27067483.2025.v7.i9a.410Pages: 65-67 | Views: 137 | Downloads: 31Download Full Article: Click Here
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Sudhir Tukaram Tambe.
Population dynamics and urban expansion: Implications for sustainable land use in developing regions. Int J Geogr Geol Environ 2025;7(9):65-67. DOI:
10.22271/27067483.2025.v7.i9a.410
