Urbanization effects on land use changes within Chișinău urban agglomeration. Case study – Stăuceni commune
Urbanization effects on land use changes within Chișinău urban agglomeration. Case study – Stăuceni commune

Summary/Abstract: This article evaluates the effects of urbanization on the land use within Chişinău agglomeration.The research carried out regarding situation in Stăuceni commune confirms that the peri-urbanarea undergoes a period of significant spatial and functional transformation influenced by thedemographic pressure, poorly controlled urban development and intensification of land relations.By implementing the project “Chișinău Arena” on the territory of Stăuceni commune, the plan forterritorial expansion of Chișinău city (in peri-urban areas located on m Chişinău ajor transportaxes) is reconfirmed. At the same time, the demographic forecast presented in scenario III, accordingto UN for Population, shows that the Chișinău’s population will decrease towards 2035, thereforeit is necessary that the spatial planning to be adapted quickly to the pace of demographic changes fornot compromising the infrastructure projects and land squandering in the suburban areas.

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