Rurban areas are located on the fringe of urban development, transitioning from rural characteristics to being developed for urban uses. These areas often showcase a mix of rural and urban features.
Urban sprawl is a term used to describe the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. This low-density development often happens on the outskirts of cities and can lead to various socio-economic and environmental issues such as increased dependence on automobiles, extended public infrastructure requirements, and insufficient in-fill development.
