Subproject SP1 Title: “Main explanatory mechanisms for the diffuse and fragmented development of current cities. Analysis of the urban areas of Madrid and Granada (Spain)" Tasks • Studying the main explanatory mechanisms for the diffuse and fragmented development of current cities: their application to the urban areas of Madrid and Granada. Conducting a comprehensive study of the current urban growth patterns from a theoretical point of view, as well as analysing the consequences of such urban growth on the two metropolitan areas selected through the use of Geographic Information Technologies (GITs). Research group: Department of Geography; National University of Distance Education (UNED) Principal Researcher: Dr. David Cocero Matesanz Group Members: Mª Victoria Azcárate Luxán Antonio Fernández Fernández Francisco Javier García Lázaro Carmen Muguruza Cañas José Miguel Santos Preciado

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