Quantitative analysis of urban form: a multidisciplinary review
This paper characterizes and reviews multidisciplinary approaches to urban form. It begins
by classifying quantitative approaches to analyzing urban form into five classes: landscape …
by classifying quantitative approaches to analyzing urban form into five classes: landscape …
A review of simulation-based urban form generation and optimization for energy-driven urban design
This paper first defines the concept of energy-driven urban design. It aims to reveal
synergies and trade-offs that may arise while designing urban areas for better energy …
synergies and trade-offs that may arise while designing urban areas for better energy …
Transit-oriented development (TOD) typologies around metro station areas in urban China: A comparative analysis of five typical megacities for planning implications
S Su, H Zhang, M Wang, M Weng, M Kang - Journal of transport geography, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Transit-oriented development (TOD), which is regarded as an efficient planning
strategy for urban sustainability, has surged in use across the globe in the recent past. While …
strategy for urban sustainability, has surged in use across the globe in the recent past. While …
[HTML][HTML] Spatial Signatures-Understanding (urban) spaces through form and function
This paper presents the notion of spatial signatures as a characterisation of space based on
form and function designed to understand urban environments. The spatial configuration of …
form and function designed to understand urban environments. The spatial configuration of …
Measuring urban form: Overcoming terminological inconsistencies for a quantitative and comprehensive morphologic analysis of cities
Unprecedented urbanisation processes characterise the Great Acceleration, urging urban
researchers to make sense of data analysis in support of evidence-based and large-scale …
researchers to make sense of data analysis in support of evidence-based and large-scale …
A multi-dimensional classification and equity analysis of an urban park system: A novel methodology and case study application
DC Ibes - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2015 - Elsevier
This study introduces a novel, multidimensional methodology for empirically classifying
urban parks according to their physical, land cover, and built features. An equity analysis …
urban parks according to their physical, land cover, and built features. An equity analysis …
The role of the built environment in explaining relationships between perceived and actual pedestrian and bicyclist safety
While the conventional approach to safety planning has emphasized crash analysis with
police-reported crash information, transportation professionals increasingly recognize the …
police-reported crash information, transportation professionals increasingly recognize the …
Methodological foundation of a numerical taxonomy of urban form
Cities are complex products of human culture, characterised by a startling diversity of visible
traits. Their form is constantly evolving, reflecting changing human needs and local …
traits. Their form is constantly evolving, reflecting changing human needs and local …
Identification of neighborhood typology for potential transit-oriented development
While a good number of studies have defined neighborhood typologies based on transit-
oriented development (TOD) factors, the literature offers limited clues for the identification of …
oriented development (TOD) factors, the literature offers limited clues for the identification of …
Physical environmental characteristics promoting independent and active transport to children's meaningful places
Research on urban structural characteristics promoting physical activity is often focussing on
just few of the settings where children and youth spend their time. To overcome this, we …
just few of the settings where children and youth spend their time. To overcome this, we …