Models in Planning

An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning

C. Lee

• Publisher: Pergamon
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN: 9780080170213
• eBook ISBN: 9781483137377
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: City Planning & Urban Development
• Index: Politics & International Relations

Models in Planning: An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning focuses on some of the techniques utilized for the construction of urban and regional models, with emphasis on the understanding of model structure rather than on rigorous mathematical analysis.Organized into eight chapters, this book begins by explaining the role of models in the planning process. Subsequent chapters elucidate the principles for the design and use of models, and the mathematical preliminaries involved. The different models, namely, linear, gravity, and Lowry models, are also described including their optimization.This material will be very useful for students and practicing planners with a limited numerate background. It will allow readers to follow up the extensive literature dealing with the more complex operational versions of the discussed models.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Models in Planning: An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Chapter 1. The Role of Models in the Planning Process
• Chapter 2. Principles for the Design and Use of Models
• Chapter 3. Mathematical Preliminaries
• Chapter 4. Linear Models
• Chapter 5. Gravity Models
• Chapter 6. The Lowry Model
• Chapter 7. Optimising Models
• Chapter 8. Conclusions
• APPENDIX: Calculation of Regression and Correlation Coefficients
• Index