A catastrophe theory of urbanization: formalization and testing
Catastrophe theory ; Division of labour ; Economic structure ; Labour productivity ; Production fonction ; System dynamics ; Theory ; Urbandynamics ; Urbanization
The dynamic of urbanization can be produced by the transition from a low level stable equilibrium to a high level stable equilibrium corresponding to a cusp catastrophe. An economic theory yielding this type of dynamic is discussed, formalized
Stedelijk dynamiek in Nederland. (Urbandynamism in the Netherlands)
A sketch is given of the phases in the urban development. For 23 urban regions a phase determination has been given. The three different phases are: urbanisation, suburbanisation and desurbanisation. (AGD).
Public policy and the dynamics of urban settlement system in Nigeria
The high growth rate of urban population has brought many problems. To solve these, the authors suggest that at both macro-and micro-level governement policy should be combined with public participation. (EMS).
Bevolkingsmigratie en de dynamiek van het stedelijk systeem Population migration and the dynamics of the urban system
Cortie and Ostendorf review the migration factor in the frame-work of dynamicurban systems. Their approach to this geographical phenomenon can be considered as an instance of modern Dutch thinking in this field. (AGD).
Going up the country: internationalization and urbanization on Frankfurt's northern fringe
Core-periphery ; Frankfurt am Main ; Germany ; Hessen ; Urban area ; Urban development ; Urban economy ; Urban fringe ; Urban growth ; Urban landscape ; Urban structure
kinds and two discourses on growth. Central and peripheral growth are linked in an oscillating movement of mutually reinforcing dynamics. The articulation of these dynamics with the local political space of the northern fringe is examined.
Simulation analysis for evaluation of flood control measures on urbanization process
Regional Dynamic Model with the backward integration on system Dynamics Modeling is proposed in order to evaluate the effect of the flood control to the land enhancement. - (SGA)
Some environmental issues related to sub-urbanization process in Bucharest Metropolitan Area
Bucharest ; Landscape ; Metropolitan area ; Romania ; Suburbanization ; Urbandynamics ; Urban landscape ; Urban sprawl ; Years 1990-99 ; Years 2000-2009
The paper analyzes the effect of urban sprawl within Bucharest Metropolitan Area as well as the most important environmental issues related to sub-urbanization process (land fragmentation, land market dynamics, uncontrolled waste deposits, water
Engaging, transcending and subverting dichotomies : discursive dynamics of Maputo’s urban space
Discourse ; Mozambique ; Neighbourhood ; Social geography ; Urban area ; Urban development ; Urban structure
–periphery or urban–suburban. In conclusion, it is suggested that this citywide ongoing process highlights the importance of appreciating dynamic discursive engagements with urban space, which not only are at odds with hegemonic definitions of the city
This article reframes the analysis of cities through recognition of novel forms of urban imaginaries, emergent nar-ratively, that may take the shape of dichotomies or trichotomies reconfiguring hegemonic notions such as formal–informal, centre
but also, crucially, impinge on people’s own urban strategies – in Maputo as well as elsewhere.
The dynamics of Nordic urban systems during the 1980s
Urban systems and the diversity of urban development
Centrality ; Europe ; Northern Europe ; Service ; System dynamics ; Typology ; Urban change ; Urban function ; Urban growth ; Urban hierarchy ; Urban system
The sale of housing creates a dynamic inconsistency problem for residential developers, who find it profit-maximising to overdevelop an area once ownership has been transferred to local residents. Rational buyers lower the prices they are willing