In the last decades, there have been many articles on the spatial structure of metropolitan
areas, but a study for explaining driving factors of changes in the spatial structure of …

Understanding the interactions between the human sphere and the natural sphere in key
places and regions of the world is crucial for promoting sustainability science and achieving …

Urban sprawl refers to inefficient, disorderly, and low-density urban constructions that restrict
sustainable development, in the context of rapid urbanization and industrialization. For …

This paper explores green development of Yangtze River Delta (YRD) under PREDS
(Population-Resources-Environment-Development-Satisfaction) perspective. Based on gray …

The homestay model represented by Airbnb has developed rapidly in China over the last
several years. By taking the city of Suzhou in China as a case study, this paper analyzes the …

Abstract The Yangtze River Delta, one of China's economically developed and densely
populated regions, depends significantly on how effectively its land use aligns with its …

This article presents a systematic review of empirical studies on polycentric spatial structures
at a regional scale in order to assess their effectiveness as prescriptive and normative …

The high-speed rail (HSR) network in China has expanded rapidly, significantly reducing
transportation costs and improving accessibility. However, scholars are concerned about …

Introduction High-speed rail (HSR), with its remarkable time-space shrinkage, has
potentially enlarged labour market catchment areas and encouraged inter-city commuting; …

The reason for changes in ranking within urban systems is the subject of much debate.
Employing the census data from 1990 to 2020, this paper investigates population dynamics …