Fractalopolis : a fractal concept for the sustainable development of metropolitean areas
Résumé
The debate about how to manage sustainable development on the scale
of metropolitan areas is still ongoing. Many scholars blame urban sprawl with its
concomitant pollution and energy consumption for exacerbating traffic congestion
and harming the natural environment. The present chapter develops a nuanced view
of suburbanization focusing on social demand and environmental issues. It would
be pointless to simply dismiss suburbanization.We show how the scaling properties
of fractal geometry can help in designing development scenarios that optimize the
spatial organization of metropolitan areas. The fractal concept meets the needs of
residents while addressing various environmental issues.