Land use in Macau: changes between 1972 and 1994

Based upon land use surveys undertaken in Macau during 1994, this paper updates changes in land use between 1972 and 1983 analysed in a previous issue of Land Use Policy. Many of the trends seen in past land use in the territory have continued but further intensification and modernization has led to the increase in use of underground areas and a more modern type of mixed residential/commercial use than the previous dominant Chinese ‘bazaar’ type of commercial use with upstairs residences. Finally plans show that by 2005 there is likely to be another massive expansion of reclaimed land with the island of Taipa becoming completely urbanized.