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The economic development of the country, that gradually shifted from a rural economy to an industrial one (with the steel industry) and, finally, to a service and financial centre has been, and still is, the main driver of land-use change. Indeed, this development led to a strong population growth alongside an even stronger cross-border commuter growth – see country profile – that led to construction needs (housing, offices, and transportation infrastructure).
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2010/countries/lu/land-use-drivers-and-pressures-luxembourg or scan the QR code.
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