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Sprinkling: An Approach to Describe Urbanization Dynamics in Italy

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  • Bernardino Romano

    (University of L’Aquila, DICEAA, Via G. Gronchi, 18-67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Francesco Zullo

    (University of L’Aquila, DICEAA, Via G. Gronchi, 18-67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Lorena Fiorini

    (University of L’Aquila, DICEAA, Via G. Gronchi, 18-67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Serena Ciabò

    (University of L’Aquila, DICEAA, Via G. Gronchi, 18-67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Alessandro Marucci

    (University of L’Aquila, DICEAA, Via G. Gronchi, 18-67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

Abstract

This paper presents research which has defined a new typology of urban patterns (sprinkling), different from the internationally recognized standard urban sprawl, as well as various indicators that have been implemented to measure sprinkling. It is important to highlight that the damage caused to the environment and communities by urban sprinkling is much more serious and irreversible than that notoriously caused by urban sprawl. The paper introduces the difficult methodological and planning aspects of retrofitting (de-sprinkling), a true challenge for land management. We argue that even partial inversion of many negative effects is impossible in the short term. Only medium- to long-term, organized, and politically coordinated programs can tackle the various issues associated with sprinkling.

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  • Bernardino Romano & Francesco Zullo & Lorena Fiorini & Serena Ciabò & Alessandro Marucci, 2017. "Sprinkling: An Approach to Describe Urbanization Dynamics in Italy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 9(1), pages 1-17, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:9:y:2017:i:1:p:97-:d:87588
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