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Spatial entropy: a small town perspective - case study: the town of Marghita
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Abstract The concept of "spatial entropy" developed by Michael Batty (1974) was
primarily used to test different hypotheses concerning the distribution and density of
population in great cities like New York, London, Los Angeles. Subsequently spatial
entropy was adapted in urban and regional studies, wher... view more
The concept of "spatial entropy" developed by Michael Batty (1974) was
primarily used to test different hypotheses concerning the distribution and density of
population in great cities like New York, London, Los Angeles. Subsequently spatial
entropy was adapted in urban and regional studies, where two types of research have
been outlined: - "descriptive statistics" and "MaxEnt" method (Esmer 2005). Three
characteristic elements related to the three components of sustainable development
(society, economy and environment) have been considered to shape the degree of entropy
for the urban system Marghita, namely: population, turnover and green spaces. The
determination of the entropy degree for the Marghita urban system was achieved by
applying statistical physics functions on open systems, related to the three pillars of
sustainable development. The three domains are represented by a series of dynamic and
complex elements characterized by input and output streams, influenced by endogenous
factors character.... view less
Keywords
regional research; urban research; entropy; sustainable development; small town; Romania
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
spatial entropy; urban system
Document language
English
Publication Year
2012
Page/Pages
p. 189-198
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 4 (2012) 2
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed