Assessing urban sprawl by remote sensing and GIS techniques

In the context of mega sustainable urban development projects, this research was commenced with impartial assessing sprawl (i.e., land use versus cover variations) during 2000-2016 by remote sensing and GIS techniques, where GCR “Greater Cairo Region” taken as a case study. Primarily, literature in field technologies were assembled scrutinized. addition, data regarding build zones, agricultural areas bare soil regions so water from different resources Ministry Agriculture). Remote techniques implemented. Results obtained analyzed. Finally, conclusions deduced recommendations suggested. The flagged-out that designated drastic agriculture loss 10%. confirmed built-up increased 10% 2000-2016. On other hand, results indicated Giza Qalyubia Governorates recorded largest 8.72 7.88%, respectively, which is equivalent to 47 77 km2, respectively. prioritized importance defining most affected zones within correlating governmental files, difference 50% designated. portrayed priority modifying government assessment approach order control sprawl.