Spatial interdependence in a metropolitan setting

Geoffrey J.D. Hewings; John B. Parr

doi:10.1080/17421770701232467

Spatial interdependence in a metropolitan setting

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Abstract

Consideration is given to the spatial structure of the metropolitan area, and to the tendency for this to be generalized in terms of the stark dichotomy of city and suburbs. Focusing on a four-zone metropolitan area, a model of spatial interaction is outlined, the components of which are based on intersectoral trade, labour mobility, and consumption-expenditure patterns. These components are drawn together as layers in an organized sequence of processes. The linked components are shown to give rise to intricate patterns of spatial interdependence. These have the effect of blurring the city-suburbs distinction, and are fundamentally different from comparable patterns at other spatial scales.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	7-22
Number of pages	16
Journal	Spatial Economic Analysis
Volume	2
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/17421770701232467
State	Published - Feb 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Commuting
Consumption
Metropolitan area
Trade
Zonal structure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geography, Planning and Development
Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)

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