2.1 Sprawl

  • Intent

    Assess level of ongoing sprawl.

  • Affected Areas

    Equity Local Hinterland Global
        

  • Instructions

    Calculate the average population density of developed land (i.e. excluding undeveloped and restored/naturalized land) within the boundaries of the local government.

  • Alternatives

    Calculate the ratio of the annual land consumption rate to the annual population growth
    rate (as per SDG Indicator 11.3.1). Land consumption is a measure of the urbanized
    land area. In the case of selecting this alternative, the scoring would be based on
    decreasing trends (the inverse of the base option such that a decreasing trend is
    desirable).
    A metro area scale measurement may alternatively be used, if applicable.

  • Scoring

    • Multi-year positive trend established
    • Positive trend observed
    • Baseline measured
    • Negative trend observed
    • Data deficient
    • Unchanged trend

  • Links to Global Agreements

  • Examples in Practice

    • Resources