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Dadashpoor H, Jalili H. Exploring the Dynamics of Spatial Structure Using an Interaction Pattern(The Case of Mashhad Metropolitan Region, Iran). IJAUP 2019; 29 (1)
URL: http://ijaup.iust.ac.ir/article-1-413-en.html
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1- Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran , dadashpour2000@yahoo.com
2- Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University,Central Tehran Branch, Tehran
2- Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University,Central Tehran Branch, Tehran
Abstract:
In recent decades, remarkable changes have occurred in the spatial structure of metropolitan regions, creatingdiscontinuous, scattered and polycentric development which have significant implications for commuting patterns. This study examines the dynamics of spatial structure using interaction flow patterns in Mashhad Metropolitan Region (MMR). Four dimensions - centrality and dominance, network cohesion, interaction strength and levels and hierarchy - were used to analyse population flows in 1999, 2007 and 2012, showing that the interaction between Mashhad and other cities in the MMR increased over the time. However, the growth was inflows to the principal city grew considerably while the outflows decreased from 1999 to 2012 suggesting that the spatial structure of the MMR is monocentric despite the focus of development policies on polycentric development. Thus, it is necessary to adopt an integrated and multi-sectoral approach to develop a polycentric metropolitan region in order to protect the environment and reinforce inter-city relationships, manage travel demand, reduce unnecessary trip, and restrict sprawl. These policies lead to more convergence and polycentric development.
Keywords: Spatial structure, Interaction patterns, Mashhad metropolitan region, Passengers flows, Iran
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- Exploring the dynamics of spatial structure in the Mashhad metropolitan region.
- Creating a polycentric pattern with significant implications for commuting.
- Adopting a multi-sectoral approach to develop a polycentric metropolitan region.
- Protection of the environment and reinforcement of inter-city relationships.
Type of Study: Research Paper |
Subject:
Urban Planning
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