Polycentric urban structures are important spatial development strategies in megacities;
however, they have decentralized morphologies and functional characteristics that …

The global urbanization has produced a number of metropolises with complex urban spatial
structures. Compared with monocentric cities, these metropolises typically have multiple …

With the unprecedented growth of the ageing population and the insufficiency of social
services, the equitable distribution of elderly-care facilities (ECFs) according to demand of …

Urban vitality provides an important basis for evaluating urban development and spatial
balance. In the era of big data, the quantitative analysis of urban vitality has become a …

Urban nighttime leisure spaces (UNLSs), important urban sites of nighttime economic
activity, have created enormous economic and social benefits. Both the physical features …

The ongoing energy transition processes need a rapprochement between the places of
energy production and consumption with the aim of creating innovative and integrated …

Ecological red line (ERL) planning is an effective measure for ecological protection and
management. Although many attempts have been made in this field, most have targeted a …

This research designs a new approach by modifying the Fast-Newman algorithm for better
implementing the process of detecting functional urban areas (FUAs) and further revealing …

This paper examines the spatially stratified association between various urban leisure
entertainment activities and street configurations via a spatial design network analysis and …

Urban expansion in China has its particularity, especially with regard to the role of the
government. It plays not only dominant and medium roles in urban expansion but also a …