Multitemporal Imagery Based Analysis Of Urban Land In St. Tammany Parish In Conjunction With Socioeconomic Data
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Urbanization would appear on the surface a natural course of creation by humans. Cities grow with populations; the idea seems clear yet there is more than just a growth in population that lies behind each unique city expansion. St. Tammany Parish, a suburb parish of New Orleans, Louisiana, that has its own distinct history like many other counties in the United States... Early growth in St. Tammany Parish was slow; however, through a multitude of factors, it has become the fastest growing parish in the state and has the capability to become the most populous parish in the state if it maintains current growth patterns. This makes it an ideal choice for study using digital technology and census data. Both approaches have been masterfully approached by a variety of scientists and researchers to treat an abundance of issues and problems.