Modeling Urban Dynamics Mobility, Accessibility, and Real Estate Value

• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London John Wiley 2013
• Series: Geographical information system series
• Subjects: Cities and towns > Economic models; Urbanization > Econometric models
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 The surge, over the past few decades, in the application of computer-based information technologies has brought about the development of spatial analysis, GIS, and tools simulation that allow for the design of integrated, disaggregate-level models of urban dynamics. The field of Urban Dynamics itself is based on the systems engineering concept that all complex systems (and cities and urban areas are no exception) are comprised of independent and often smaller, more understandable sub-components with relationships to one another. This allows for the system as a whole to be modeled, using knowledge of the individual subsystems and their behaviors. In this instance, urban dynamics allows for the modeling and understanding of land use, the attractiveness of space to residents, and how the ageing and obsolescence of buildings affects planning and economic development, as well as population movements, with the urban landscape.