Urban ecosystems’ fragmentation as an ecological measure of urbanization quality in shrinking cities

Key Points

• Urban ecosystems' fragmentation serves as a vital ecological measure for assessing urbanization quality.
• A real-world analysis highlights this relationship, with urban areas exhibiting notable biodiversity losses.
• Assessment of various urban landscapes demonstrates the challenges posed by increasing population and urban sprawl.
• Findings underscore the importance of integrating ecological measures into urban development strategies.