Urban expansion and its influence by the economic aspect of land possession : the City of Dujail a case study

Abstract EN

Urban expansion requires land acquisition according to the land take required for the target year.

This acquisition needs a detailed study about the land types and ownership, and the laws that govern them.

The land acquisition should serve sustainable economic development, and should achieve the planning, environmental and social goals used to choose the best alternative.

Dujail city is chosen as a case study.

Population projection up to (2032) has been calculated.

Several alternatives have been proposed according to urban housing standards.

The price of the lands was determined through a study that used the gold price registered by Chambers of Commerce The research chooses the best alternative according to the acquisition costs.