Quantitative analysis of urban form: a multidisciplinary review

K Clifton, R Ewing, GJ Knaap, Y Song - Journal of Urbanism, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
This paper characterizes and reviews multidisciplinary approaches to urban form. It begins
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

Z Shi, JA Fonseca, A Schlueter - Building and Environment, 2017 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Spatial Signatures-Understanding (urban) spaces through form and function

D Arribas-Bel, M Fleischmann - Habitat International, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Measuring urban form: Overcoming terminological inconsistencies for a quantitative and comprehensive morphologic analysis of cities

M Fleischmann, O Romice… - Environment and Planning …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Unprecedented urbanisation processes characterise the Great Acceleration, urging urban
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 …

The role of the built environment in explaining relationships between perceived and actual pedestrian and bicyclist safety

G Cho, DA Rodríguez, AJ Khattak - Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2009 - Elsevier
While the conventional approach to safety planning has emphasized crash analysis with
police-reported crash information, transportation professionals increasingly recognize the …

Methodological foundation of a numerical taxonomy of urban form

M Fleischmann, A Feliciotti… - … and Planning B …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
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 …

Identification of neighborhood typology for potential transit-oriented development

PP Kumar, CR Sekhar, M Parida - Transportation Research Part D …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Physical environmental characteristics promoting independent and active transport to children's meaningful places

A Broberg, S Salminen, M Kyttä - Applied Geography, 2013 - Elsevier
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 …