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Towards Spatiotemporal Planning: Practicable Analysis of Day-to-Day Paths through Space and Time

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  • M G Mey

    (Ruys de Beerenbrouckplein 15, 2613 AR Delft, The Netherlands)

  • H ter Heide

    (Machtelderf 13, 2743 HD Waddinxveen, The Netherlands)

Abstract

As our environment consists not only of space but also of time, there is cause to develop spatiotemporal planning: the planning of spacetime. To devise and implement spatiotemporal plans practicable methods are needed for obtaining knowledge about behaviour in space and time. In this paper we present a prototype of a new method of space – time analysis which has been developed and tested in a city region in the Netherlands. The main feature of the method is construction of virtual households and individuals whose day-to-day activity patterns are inspected with a view to identifying space – time problems at individual and at collective levels. It thus becomes possible to formulate concrete recommendations for optimizing spatial and temporal organization and to devise spatial-temporal plans which will enhance the quality of life. The method can be employed in improving existing urban areas as well as in designing new ones.

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  • M G Mey & H ter Heide, 1997. "Towards Spatiotemporal Planning: Practicable Analysis of Day-to-Day Paths through Space and Time," Environment and Planning B, , vol. 24(5), pages 709-723, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envirb:v:24:y:1997:i:5:p:709-723
    DOI: 10.1068/b240709
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