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The Density Gradients of Small Shops in Cities

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  • D Sibley

    (Department of Georgraphy, The University, Hull, England)

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Changes in the distribution of grocers and greengrocers in Leicester and Northampton are analysed with two regression equations. Change in the density gradient in Leicester is described as a quasi-diffusion process which can be modelled as a quadratic exponential function. In Northampton a monotonic decline in densities is maintained over time, and a first-degree negative exponential equation provides an adequate fit in all years. The difference between the two cities is accounted for by the population required to attract high-order uses which will displace a significant proportion of small shops from the central area and create a ‘density crater’. It may not be possible to define the displacement threshold with any precision.

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  • D Sibley, 1973. "The Density Gradients of Small Shops in Cities," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 5(2), pages 223-230, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envira:v:5:y:1973:i:2:p:223-230
    DOI: 10.1068/a050223
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    1. Angela Airoldi & Giancarlo Bianchi JANETTI & Antonio Gambardella & LANFRANCO SENN, 1997. "The Impact of Urban Structure on the Location of Producer Services," The Service Industries Journal, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(1), pages 91-114, January.

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