Ratio of Land Consumption Rate to Population Growth Rate in the Major Metropolitan Areas of Romania

In 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by all United Nations Member States and includes a set of 17 Goals. The indicator, “Ratio land consumption rate to population growth rate” (indicator 11.3.1) proposed monitoring urban development. present study proposes analysis built-up space evolution in relation demographic main metropolitan areas Romania using 11.3.1 indicator. Land (LCRPGR) is used assess sustainability growth, which takes into account both change area population. LCRPGR calculated as ratio (LCR) (PGR). conducted at level 2006–2009, 2009–2015 2015–2020 periods. LCR PGR proved be very useful indicators intensity changes eight time are local central administrations, context achieving sustainable development targets goals conducting design planning.