1.    Demographic growth and characteristics

• Analysis of demographic profile in the main urban area
• Development of urban services

2.    Analysis of urban expansion 

• Nature of urban expansion
• Planning of urban structure in modern cities

3.    Pattern of ecosystem services

• Distribution of urban services
• Emergence of new ecosystem services

4.    Environmental impact of urban transformation

• Impact of urban expansion on the environment
• Sustainable issues in the urban environment​