Urban Fringe
Definition
The transitional area where urban and rural land uses meet.
Purpose
Manage the interface between urban development and rural areas.
Examples of Use
- Planning urban growth boundaries.
- Preserving agricultural land.
- Mitigating urban sprawl.
- Balancing development and conservation goals.
- Managing land use conflicts.
Related Terms
- Urban Sprawl
- Land Use Planning
- Urban Growth Boundary
- Rural-Urban Interface
- Environmental Planning
Notes
The urban fringe is often a focus of land use conflicts and planning efforts, requiring careful management to balance development pressures with the need to preserve open space and agricultural land.
