Abstract:

In order to find the trait of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban agglomerations and optimize it, Based on the data of land change from 1996 to 2007, using the dynamic degree and the relative change rate analysis Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan rural settlements in the spatiotemporal evolution process, characteristics and laws. The results showed that rural residential areas of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan were in degressive tendency but with a series of problems, and regional differences was apparent. The conclusions was that the rural settlements of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan should be adjusted from three aspects (the guide of the government, scientific planning, strengthen management), and its spatiotemporal patterns must be more rational.