Spatial metrics to study urban patterns in growing and shrinking cities

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Reis, JP (Author) Other; Silva, EA (Author) Other; Paulo Pinho (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Urban Geography

Vol. 37

Pages: 246-271

ISSN: 0272-3638

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00K-BMC

DOI: 10.1080/02723638.2015.1096118

Abstract (EN): This article reviews existing literature on spatial metrics, presenting a portfolio of metrics addressing the spatial patterns of growing and shrinking cities and discussing their potential and limitations. A wide and diverse set of spatial metrics was found. While these metrics address most of the identified spatial patterns of urban growth, spatial metrics used in urban shrinkage studies are much scarcer and not nearly sufficient to provide a comprehensive assessment of its spatial patterns. The article concludes that there is great potential for the development of new spatial metrics or mixed indicators, particularly in shrinkage contexts. The article builds on recent literature focusing on reviewing and developing metrics for particular spatial patterns (notably patterns of urban sprawl), while considering a very broad and multidisciplinary set of metrics. It focuses not only on the outcomes of urban growth but also on those of the increasingly common shrinking phenomenon.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 26