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Relationship between Spatial Proximity and Travel-to-Work Distance: The Effect of the Compact City

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  • Kobe Boussauw
  • Tijs Neutens
  • Frank Witlox

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Boussauw K., Neutens T. and Witlox F. Relationship between spatial proximity and travel-to-work distance: the effect of the compact city, Regional Studies . In this paper, an assessment is made of the relationship between selected aspects of spatial proximity (density, diversity, minimum commuting distance, jobs--housing balance and job accessibility) and reported commuting distances in Flanders, Belgium. Results show that correlations may depend on the considered trip end. For example, a high residential density, a high degree of spatial diversity and a high level of job accessibility are all associated with a short commute by residents, while a high job density is associated with a long commute by employees. A jobs--housing balance close to 1 is associated with a short commute by both residents and employees. In general, it appears that the alleged sustainability benefits of the compact city model are still valid in a context of continuously expanding commuting trip lengths. Boussauw K., Neutens T. et Witlox F. Le rapport entre la proximit� g�ographique et la distance des trajets quotidiens pour se rendre au travail: l'impact de la ville compacte, Regional Studies . Cet article cherche à �valuer le rapport entre des caract�ristiques s�lectionn�es de la proximit� g�ographique (la densit�, la diversit�, les distances minimales des trajets quotidiens pour se rendre au travail, le compromis entre l'emploi et le logement, et la disponibilit� de l'emploi) et les distances des trajets quotidiens pour se rendre au travail en Flandres, en Belgique, selon les sources. Les r�sultats laissent voir que les corr�lations pourraient d�pendre de la destination pr�vue. Par exemple, une forte densit� de logements, une importante diversit� g�ographique et une disponibilit� de l'emploi �lev�e se rapportent, toutes les trois, à une distance courte pour se rendre au travail pour les habitants, tandis qu'une forte densit� de l'emploi se rapporte à de longues distances pour se rendre au travail pour les employ�s. Un compromis entre l'emploi et le logement qui s'approche de 1 se rapporte à de courtes distances pour se rendre au travail à la fois pour les habitants et pour les employ�s. En règle g�n�rale, il semble que les avantages durables pr�vus du modèle de la ville compacte sont toujours valables dans le cadre des distances des trajets quotidiens pour se rendre au travail qui ne cessent d'augmenter. Ville compacte Proximit� g�ographique Trajets quotidiens pour se rendre au travail Am�nagement du territoire durable Flandre Boussauw K., Neutens T. und Witlox F. Beziehung zwischen räumlicher Nähe und Berufspendlerdistanz: der Effekt der kompakten Stadt, Regional Studies . In diesem Beitrag untersuchen wir die Beziehung zwischen ausgewählten Aspekten der räumlichen Nähe (Dichte, Diversität, minimale Berufspendlerdistanz, Arbeitsplätze-Wohnungs-Gleichgewicht und Zugänglichkeit von Arbeitsplätzen) und den berichteten Berufspendlerdistanzen im belgischen Flandern. Aus den Ergebnissen geht hervor, dass die Zusammenhänge vom untersuchten Reiseende abhängen können. So gehen zum Beispiel eine hohe Wohnungsdichte, ein hohes Maß von räumlicher Diversität und ein hohes Maß an Zugänglichkeit von Arbeitsplätzen alle mit kurzen Berufspendlerdistanzen der Anwohner einher, während eine hohe Arbeitsplatzdichte mit langen Berufspendlerdistanzen der Arbeitnehmer verknüpft ist. Ein Arbeitsplätze-Wohnungs-Gleichgewicht von nahezu 1 geht mit kurzen Berufspendlerdistanzen der Anwohner und Arbeitnehmer einher. Im Allgemeinen scheint der behauptete Nachhaltigkeitsnutzen des kompakten Stadtmodells im Kontext der ständig steigenden Berufspendlerdistanzen weiterhin seine Gültigkeit zu besitzen. Kompakte Stadt Räumliche Nähe Pendlerverkehr Nachhaltige Raumentwicklung Flandern Boussauw K., Neutens T. y Witlox F. Relación entre la proximidad espacial y la distancia al trabajo: el efecto de la ciudad compacta, Regional Studies . En este documento analizamos la relación entre aspectos seleccionados de la proximidad espacial (densidad, diversidad, desplazamientos m�nimos al trabajo, equilibrio entre trabajo y vivienda y acceso al trabajo) y las distancias al trabajo informadas en Flandes, B�lgica. Los resultados indican que las correlaciones podr�an depender del final del viaje considerado. Por ejemplo, una alta densidad en áreas residenciales, un alto grado de diversidad espacial y un alto nivel de accesibilidad al trabajo son caracter�sticas que se asocian a un corto desplazamiento al trabajo por parte de los residentes mientras que una alta densidad laboral está relacionada con desplazamientos al trabajo de largas distancias de los empleados. Un equilibrio entre trabajo y vivienda cerca de 1 se asocia a un corto desplazamiento al trabajo por parte de residentes y empleados. En general, parece que los supuestos beneficios de sostenibilidad del modelo de ciudad compacta todav�a son válidos en un contexto en el que las distancias de desplazamientos al trabajo aumentan continuamente. Ciudad compacta Proximidad espacial Desplazamientos al trabajo Desarrollo espacial sostenible Flandes

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  • Kobe Boussauw & Tijs Neutens & Frank Witlox, 2012. "Relationship between Spatial Proximity and Travel-to-Work Distance: The Effect of the Compact City," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 46(6), pages 687-706, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:regstd:v:46:y:2012:i:6:p:687-706
    DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2010.522986
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