Models in Planning: An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning (Urban and Regional Planning Series, Vol. 4)

Models in Planning: An Introduction to the Use of Quantitative Models in Planning discusses the fundamental concepts in the techniques employed in the construction urban and regional models. The book emphasizes understanding of the models rather than the mathematical aspects of model construction. The text first details the role of models in the planning process, and then proceeds to discussing the principles of the design and use of models. In the third chapter, the book presents the elementary mathematical concepts and symbols that are essential in understanding the subsequent discussion of models. The succeeding series of chapters covers the types of model, which are linear, gravity, and lowry. The text also details the principles involved in optimizing models. The book will be of great use to students and practitioners of civil engineers, architecture, and urban planning. 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. Content: Pergamon Urban and Regional Planning Advisory Committee , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Acknowledgements , Page vii Introduction , Pages ix-x CHAPTER 1 - The Role of Models in the Planning Process , Pages 1-17 CHAPTER 2 - Principles for the Design and Use of Models , Pages 18-27 CHAPTER 3 - Mathematical Preliminaries , Pages 28-40 CHAPTER 4 - Linear Models , Pages 41-56 CHAPTER 5 - Gravity Models , Pages 57-88 CHAPTER 6 - The Lowry Model , Pages 89-112 CHAPTER 7 - Optimising Models , Pages 113-129 CHAPTER 8 - Conclusions , Pages 130-136 APPENDIX - Calculation of Regression and Correlation Coefficients , Pages 137-139 Index , Pages 141-142