Do polycentric urban regions promote functional spillovers and economic performance? Evidence from China
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DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2020.1841147
Abstract: ABSTRACT Although the literature often suggests that the economic prowess of ‘polycentric urban regions’ partly results from the ability of their constituent cities to promote functional spillovers through ‘borrowed size’, the empirical evidence remains scarce.… read more here.
Keywords: functional spillovers; evidence; promote functional; regions promote ... See more keywords
Defining ‘centres’ in analyses of polycentric urban regions: the case of the Yangtze River Delta
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DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2021.1912725
Abstract: The analysis of ‘polycentric urban regions’ (PURs) crucially depends on the operational definition of their constituent centres. We extend an insight into this issue by exploring how analyses of th... read more here.
Keywords: polycentric urban; defining centres; urban regions; regions case ... See more keywords
How Does Polycentric Urban Form Affect Urban Commuting? Quantitative Measurement Using Geographical Big Data of 100 Cities in China
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DOI: 10.3390/su10124566
Abstract: The relationship between polycentric urban form and urban commuting has been widely debated in Western academic circles. However, qualitative and quantitative studies have not reached a unified conclusion. The evolution of urban form in China… read more here.
Keywords: polycentric urban; urban form; big data; form ... See more keywords