Modeling evolving spatial choice patterns

摘要

Over recent years the ideas emerging from the discovery of dissipative structures have been applied to the problem of modeling the dynamic evolution of urban systems. A dynamic model of a central place system was developed and tested, as well as a preliminary intraurban model involving six urban actors. Here we present a further development of this latter model, where an initial investigation is made of the evolving structures which characterize the interaction of seven types of urban actor. A transportation network of both public and private modes is introduced explicity into the model, and a combined transportation—land-use model capable of exploring structural urban changes is presented, which will be used to explore the possible effects of changing circumstances and tastes on urban structure and organization.