A Comparative Analysis of Drivers Impacting Urban Densification for Cross Regional Scenarios in Brussels Metropolitan Area

Our research aims at unveiling the various drivers that can have an impact on urban densification. Unlike usual logistic modelling techniques, our study considers multi-level built-up densities ranging from low to high density. The commonly used dataset for a number of present studies is based raster images. uses vector-based cadastral data create maps years 2000, 2010 and 2020 in order better trace Furthermore, addresses situation metropolitan area, Brussels, spreads over three different regions are developing independent land-planning policies. Since state reform 1993, Belgium has undergone significant political transformation with decentralization policies level regional authorities. This allowed progressive divergence planning between regions, i.e., Flanders, Brussels Capital Region Wallonia. According findings, all controlling factors exhibit distinct variation their density classes regions. may be due differences socioeconomic, territorial, regulatory factors. For Flanders Region, slope distance roadways most explaining densification, whereas densification Wallonia predominantly influenced by land-use policies, especially zoning regime. These results highlight considering cross-regional divergences implementation level, those areas expanding into divergent