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The suitability mapping of an urban spatial structure for earthquake disaster response using a gradient rain optimization algorithm (GROA). [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Aghataher R, Rabieifar H, Samany NN, Rezayan H.   +3 more
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Decoupling Hydroclimatic Controls on Displacement of Retrogressive Thaw Slumps in Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau

Geophysical Research Letters
The retrogressive thaw slumps (RTS), a prevalent form of thermokarst hazard in permafrost regions, are increasing in both number and extent under contemporary changing environments. On the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau, RTS threaten transportation infrastructure
Yuanzhuo Zhou, Xie Hu, Zhong Lu, Ziqiang Ma, Yiling Lin, Xuguo Shi   +5 more
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Does Urban Polycentric Structure Improve Carbon Emission Efficiency? A Spatial Panel Data Analysis of 279 Cities in China from 2012 to 2020

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Urban spatial structure, shaped by human intervention in the natural environment, impacts the functional space and socioeconomic efficiency of cities. Against this backdrop, this study investigates the linkage between urban spatial structure (USS) and ...
Shihan Zhang, Yanxin Xue, Shuzhen Jin, Zhenghong Chen, Suiying Cheng, Wei Wang   +5 more
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Unveiling the Impact of Public Data Access on Urban Polycentric Structure: Evidence from China

Land
Urban sustainability has become the most important urban development issue globally. Facing the problem of spatial structure optimization during urbanization, how to effectively use public data access to promote urban polycentric development has become a
Peixian Liu, Lei Wang, Fanglei Zhong, Ning Han, Dezhao Zhao   +4 more
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Polycentric Spatial Structure, Urban Scale, and Land Prices: Evidence from Prefecture-Level Cities in China

Land
In recent years, local governments in China have actively promoted new district development, encouraging a transition from monocentric to polycentric urban form.
Xiaomei Lian, Xinyue Feng, Tao Liu, Shasha Huang   +3 more
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The Correlation Between Crime Frequency and Urban Spatial Hierarchy in Busan

Buildings
This study examined the relationship between urban spatial hierarchy and crime rates in Busan using space syntax. This research study investigated the correlation between crime frequency and Busan’s urban space structure.
Yao Lu, Shan Gao, Tingting Hong, Zhe Cao, Heangwoo Lee, Eunkil Cho, Xiaolong Zhao   +6 more
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Urban spatial structure and air quality in the United States: Evidence from a longitudinal approach

Environment International
Previous studies on the relationship between urban form and air quality: (1) report mixed results among specific aspects of urban spatial structure (e.g., urban expansion, form, or shape) and (2) use primarily cross-sectional approaches with a single ...
Seyed Sajjad Abdollahpour, Meng Qi, Huyen T.K. Le, Steve Hankey   +3 more
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Multifractal Structures and the Energy-Economic Efficiency of Chinese Cities: Using a Classification-Based Multifractal Method

Fractal and Fractional
Improper urban spatial structure can lead to problems such as traffic congestion, long commuting times, and diseconomies of scale. Evaluating the efficiency of urban spatial structure is an important means to enhance the sustainable development of cities.
Jiaxin Wang, Bin Meng, Feng Lu
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Decoding China’s urban transformation: Multiscale analysis of urban spatial structures and their influencing factors (2007–2023)

Chinese Journal of Population, Resources and Environment
Investigating urban spatial structures (USSs) and their influencing factors at different spatial scales is crucial for promoting sustainable urban transformation.
Yan Wang, Kai Liu
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Urban Spatial Structure and Vehicle Miles Traveled in 461 U.S. Cities

Applied Sciences
This study investigates the effects of socioeconomic characteristics, density, built environment, and urban spatial structure on vehicle miles traveled (VMT) across 461 urbanized areas in the United States.
Youngmo Yoon, Heejun Chang
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