Changes of the Baltic Sea coastal urban region (with example of Klaipeda settlement)

Abstract

International audienceThe goal of this study is to analyse the impact of urban sprawl on landscape around Klaipeda's city settlements in Lithuania. The main aims are: (I) find differences in location of settlements during period since 2005 to 2013; (II) predict possible settlements expansion till 2020; (III) evaluate possible urban sprawl impact on Klaipėda city and suburbs