Urban Expansion and Spatial Growth Patterns in Lucknow: Implications for Sustainable Development (1991–2021)

Danish Khan, Nizamuddin Khan, Upasana Choudhury, Suraj Kumar Singh, Shruti Kanga, Pankaj Kumar and Gowhar Meraj ()
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Danish Khan: Interdisciplinary Department of Remote Sensing and GIS Applications, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
Nizamuddin Khan: Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
Upasana Choudhury: Centre for Climate Change & Water Research, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur 302017, India
Suraj Kumar Singh: Centre for Sustainable Development, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur 302017, India
Shruti Kanga: Department of Geography, School of Environment and Earth Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda 151401, India
Pankaj Kumar: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Hayama 240-0115, Japan
Gowhar Meraj: Department of Ecosystem Studies, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8654, Japan

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 17, issue 1, 1-24

Abstract: Urbanization is a major driver of land-use change, with significant implications for sustainable development in rapidly growing cities. In this study, we assess the spatiotemporal patterns of urban expansion in Lucknow, India, from 1991 to 2021, using geospatial techniques and Landsat satellite imagery. The key objective is to analyze urban growth patterns, identify contributing factors, and evaluate the sustainability implications of these trends. Results reveal a nearly fivefold increase in built-up area, from 53.86 km 2 in 1991 to 261.45 km 2 in 2021. Edge development accounted for 55.99% of total urban expansion from 1991 to 2001, while ribbon development increased from 18.06% to 21.03% by 2021. Leapfrog development, considered unsustainable, rose from 12.35% in 1991 to 17.35% in 2021. Compared to previous studies, findings highlight the significant influence of transportation infrastructure and industrialization on urban sprawl, particularly in the northeastern and northwestern zones. This study contributes by offering a zone-wise analysis of growth patterns, which provides deeper insights into the dynamics of urban expansion. The findings are crucial for urban planners, as they suggest the need for more stringent zoning regulations and targeted infrastructure investments to manage future growth sustainably while minimising environmental impact.

Keywords: urban expansion; geospatial analysis; urban growth trends; spatial patterns; sustainable urban development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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