A Fuzzy Cellular Automata Based Shell for Modeling Urban Growth – A Pilot Application in Mesogia Area
Eleftherios A. Mandelas, Thomas Hatzichristos, Poulicos Prastacos · 2007
Urban growth is a global phenomenon and one of the most important reforming processes effecting both natural and human environment through many ecological and socioeconomic aspects. Given the recent growth rates and the fact that urban society’s needs in space, services, facilities and energy, grow as it’s population increases, it is of major importance for present and future societies that urban growth occurs in an optimal way, maximizing the benefits for urban population while minimizing both economical and environmental cost.