An evaluation of China’s urban agglomeration development from the spatial perspective

Gao, Xin; Xu, Ziqian; Niu, Fangqu; Long, Ying

doi:10.1016/j.spasta.2017.02.008

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“…Therefore, the intensity of internal competition inside urban agglomerations is lower than that outside urban agglomerations. This finding is consistent with results by Gao et al (2017). One implication is that during the 13th…”

Section: Regional Competition Pattern Across Time and Urban Agglomerasupporting

confidence: 93%

Regional Competition in China under the Price Distortion of Construction Land: A Study Based on a Two‐regime Spatial Durbin Model

Liu

Geng

2019

China and World Economy

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This study examines regional competition in China by considering the spatial correlation and spillover effect of construction land price distortion using a two-regime Spatial Durbin Model to investigate the patterns and trends of the competition between 285 cities in China from 2006 to 2015. The study finds: (i) price distortion of construction land is a common phenomenon but the distortion index generally shows a declining trend; (ii) regional competition through construction land price distortion shows a weakly intensified pattern, although the competition patterns in the four regions of China varied; and (iii) the intensity of competition between regions was lower during the 12thFive-year Plan compared to the 11th Plan. The intensity of competition between cities was also lower inside than outside urban agglomerations. These results provide policy implications for remedying the price distortion of construction land and promoting regional coordinated development.

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Section: Regional Competition Pattern Across Time and Urban Agglomerasupporting

confidence: 93%

Regional Competition in China under the Price Distortion of Construction Land: A Study Based on a Two‐regime Spatial Durbin Model

Liu

Geng

2019

China and World Economy

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“…In the context of global urbanization and economic globalization, the megalopolises of the world have begun merging toward "super-urban agglomerations." These trends clearly indicate that urban agglomerations are becoming an important way to increase regional competitiveness, as well as a novel approach to promote economic development, and coordinate environmentally sustainable socioeconomic development by integrating resources on regional scales [8][9][10]. Therefore, focusing on the effective planning and 2 of 21 management of urban growth in urban agglomerations and understanding the mechanisms that drive urbanization have become increasingly crucial for national sustainable development.…”

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Exploring Urban Expansion and Socioeconomic Vitality Using NPP-VIIRS Data in Xia-Zhang-Quan, China

2019

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Studying the spatiotemporal evolution of urban expansion in the Xia-Zhang-Quan metropolitan area (XZQ) is of crucial importance, to effectively guide coordinated development and industrial adjustment during urbanization. Based on National Polar Partnership-Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (NPP-VIIRS) data this study used an analytical method of irregular spatial grids to explore and evaluate the dynamics of urban spatial expansion and urban socioeconomic vitality in XZQ between 2013 and 2017. The results show that the gulf-type urban development strategy of Xiamen has played a key role in the integration and development of XZQ. The urban area increased by 20–30% and increased intensity of socioeconomic activities was demonstrated by observed increases in the total brightness of urban nighttime light. Due to its unique advantages in the agricultural industries, Zhangzhou made significant economic progress during 2013–2017. At the same time, driven by spatial processes in Xiamen, areas such as the Zhangzhou Port Area and Longhai also achieved significant progress. This is also the case in Quanzhou and thus, collectively there is evidence of multi-polar growth. Jinjiang and Shishi effectively utilized coastal port economy development advantages to play a key role in the integration and development of XZQ. There were both commonalities and differences in terms of the characteristics of spatial expansion in different cities of XZQ. In summary, this study provides evidence to support further promotion of coordinated development in XZQ, and with appropriate caveats these findings could also be transferred to other urban agglomerations.

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“…Gottmann and McGee provided valuable information regarding the spatial pattern and structure of urban expansion at the regional scale [24,25]. The following researchers explore uneven phenomena with various methodologies and datasets [17], spatial patterns and structures [26], dynamic urban systems [27,28], and influencing factors and mechanisms [11,29]; while some have centered their research on topics about land use regulation policies [11]. Most scholars focus on historical processes and current states, while few attempt to predict or simulate future possibilities related to uneven land development.…”

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Simulating Uneven Urban Spatial Expansion under Various Land Protection Strategies: Case Study on Southern Jiangsu Urban Agglomeration

Cao

2019

IJGI

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Urban spatial expansion (USE) is an uneven process affected by both natural and human factors, and land use regulation policy is of significance. To indicate the potential effects of different policies at a regional scale and then improving them under the context of increasing emphasis on land protection, we take Southern Jiangsu Urban Agglomeration (SJUA) in eastern China as a case study. Based on USE simulation with a minimum cumulative resistance (MCR) model under four scenarios related with arable and ecological land protection, we analyze the spatial differentiation of newly added urban construction lands and examine the changes of urban system with fractal analysis. Results indicate the allocations of newly added urban construction land differs by scenarios as well as total expanding amounts, and larger cities tend to grow faster. The share of the four largest cities (Suzhou, Nanjing(S), Wuxi, and Changzhou) were mostly higher than 40%. Accordingly, the final area of all cities was linearly corrected with their extant sizes in 2010. However, the differentiated allocations of newly added urban lands related to both increasing expanding amounts and different scenarios caused differences in the said linear relationships and also influenced urban rank-size in different degrees. It is concluded that the MCR model is feasible for simulating regional scale urban expansion and land protection strategies do not induce dramatic changes to the basic structures of regional urban system, but they are slightly different as land protection strategies change. The spatial distribution of protected lands affect the differentiation of both the predicted expanding amount of different cities and the regional urban systems significantly. It is of importance to optimize the spatial distribution of protected lands to regulate regional scale USE patterns and also urban systems properly.

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An evaluation of China’s urban agglomeration development from the spatial perspective

Cited by 39 publications

References 10 publications

Regional Competition in China under the Price Distortion of Construction Land: A Study Based on a Two‐regime Spatial Durbin Model

Regional Competition in China under the Price Distortion of Construction Land: A Study Based on a Two‐regime Spatial Durbin Model

Exploring Urban Expansion and Socioeconomic Vitality Using NPP-VIIRS Data in Xia-Zhang-Quan, China

Simulating Uneven Urban Spatial Expansion under Various Land Protection Strategies: Case Study on Southern Jiangsu Urban Agglomeration

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