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<p>This study examines infrastructure-induced land transformation across Bangalore–Mysore Urban Corridor (BMUC), a&#xa0;rapidly evolving region between two major urban centres in southern India. Employing an integrated geospatial approach supplemented by qualitative insights from local communities, the study captures the multifaceted spatial and social dimensions of change.</p><p>Findings reveal that Bangalore–Mysore Expressway (NH275) functions as a&#xa0;spatial catalyst, driving accelerated urban expansion and a&#xa0;marked decline in agricultural land and natural vegetation. The intensity of land use and land cover change exhibits a&#xa0;strong spatial gradient, strongly correlated with expressway proximity—underscoring the transformative influence of transport infrastructure on adjacent landscapes. Predictive modelling projects a&#xa0;continuous intensification of these trends through the late 2030s, particularly along Bangalore fringe. Concurrently, socioeconomic analysis uncovers emerging spatial inequities, characterized by divergent development trajectories and a&#xa0;deepening urban–rural divide.</p><p>By synthesizing spatial modelling with grounded community narratives, this study advances a&#xa0;novel framework for interpreting infrastructure-led land dynamics in the Global South. It critiques dominant top-down planning paradigms, illustrating not only the persistent marginalization of local communities in accessibility outcomes but also their agency in moderating land change trajectories. The findings offer actionable insights for regional policymakers, emphasizing the strategic importance of participatory governance as a&#xa0;cornerstone of inclusive and spatially just development.</p>

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Integrating Geospatial and Community-Based Insights to Unveil the Interaction of Road Infrastructure and Land Dynamics: Evidence from Bangalore-Mysore Urban Corridor in India

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    2026年2月24日

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  • Ali Younes,
  • Asima Nusrath

摘要

This study examines infrastructure-induced land transformation across Bangalore–Mysore Urban Corridor (BMUC), a rapidly evolving region between two major urban centres in southern India. Employing an integrated geospatial approach supplemented by qualitative insights from local communities, the study captures the multifaceted spatial and social dimensions of change.

Findings reveal that Bangalore–Mysore Expressway (NH275) functions as a spatial catalyst, driving accelerated urban expansion and a marked decline in agricultural land and natural vegetation. The intensity of land use and land cover change exhibits a strong spatial gradient, strongly correlated with expressway proximity—underscoring the transformative influence of transport infrastructure on adjacent landscapes. Predictive modelling projects a continuous intensification of these trends through the late 2030s, particularly along Bangalore fringe. Concurrently, socioeconomic analysis uncovers emerging spatial inequities, characterized by divergent development trajectories and a deepening urban–rural divide.

By synthesizing spatial modelling with grounded community narratives, this study advances a novel framework for interpreting infrastructure-led land dynamics in the Global South. It critiques dominant top-down planning paradigms, illustrating not only the persistent marginalization of local communities in accessibility outcomes but also their agency in moderating land change trajectories. The findings offer actionable insights for regional policymakers, emphasizing the strategic importance of participatory governance as a cornerstone of inclusive and spatially just development.