Models in Planning
An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning
Published on 6. June 2016
154 pages
978-1-4831-3737-7 (ISBN)
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Models in Planning: An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning focuses on some of the techniques utilized for the construction of urban and regional models, with emphasis on the understanding of model structure rather than on rigorous mathematical analysis.
Organized into eight chapters, this book begins by explaining the role of models in the planning process. Subsequent chapters elucidate the principles for the design and use of models, and the mathematical preliminaries involved. The different models, namely, linear, gravity, and Lowry models, are also described including their optimization.
This material will be very useful for students and practicing planners with a limited numerate background. It will allow readers to follow up the extensive literature dealing with the more complex operational versions of the discussed models.
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AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1 The Role of Models in the Planning Process The Planning Process The Nature of Models Models in the Planning Process2 Principles for the Design and Use of Models Problem Definition Model Formulation Simulation and Validation Application3 Mathematical Preliminaries Variables Constants and Parameters Relationships and Functions Subscripts Summation Signs Exponents Solving Equations4 Linear Models Simple Linear Relationships Multiple-Variable Models Measuring the Strength of Linear Relationships Problems and Limitations Examples of Use5 Gravity Models Origin of Gravity Models The Modern Form of the Gravity Model Gravity Models as Location Models Problems and Limitations Examples of Use6 The Lowry Model Partial and General Models The General Structure of the Lowry Model The Economic Base Mechanism The Location of Activities The Integration of the Economic Base and Allocation Mechanisms Problems and Limitations Examples of Use7 Optimizing Models Optimizing Models as a Planning Tool Graphical Solution of an Optimizing Problem Problems and Limitations8 Conclusions The Characteristics of Urban Systems The Characteristics of Existing Urban Models A Possible Change of ApproachAppendix: Calculation of Regression and Correlation Coefficients Regression Coefficients Correlation CoefficientIndex
