Urban Sprawl in District Mardan :A Policy Case Analysis

Abstract

The study focused on the aspects of urban sprawl and policy analysis related to these aspects. Data was collected online from 75 respondents. We used descriptive statistics and regression analysis to interpret the data. The results indicate that the majority of people consider urban sprawl a threat. Several factors resulting from the urbanization process, including social, environmental, and economic effects, were identified. The opinions of 61% of respondents confirm that there is a lack of proper planning in cities and municipalities for urban expansion. The regression analysis for policy implementation showed that policies are more effective in addressing environmental impacts, while impacts on economic and social factors have no significant effect on policy interventions. It also revealed that the community’s perception of urban sprawl as a threat has a negative and insignificant association with policy interventions. It is recommended to educate people about the threats of urban sprawl.