1st Edition
by Marius Thériault (Editor), François Des Rosiers (Editor)
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.
The book adopts a trans-disciplinary approach that
looks at the way residential mobility, commuting patterns, and travel
behavior affect the urban form. It addresses a series of issues dealing
with the accessibility of urban amenities, quality of life, and
assessment of landscape residential choices, as well as measurement of
external factors in the urban environment and their impact on property
values.
