Naturräumliche Gliederung der Großregion SaarLorLux

E-print/Working paper (2007)

The paper shows and explains the natural classification of the Greater Region SaarLorLux, following a consistent concept. The natural regions, their main groups as well as the natural space units, were ... [more ▼]

The paper shows and explains the natural classification of the Greater Region SaarLorLux, following a consistent concept. The natural regions, their main groups as well as the natural space units, were created according to the concept of Meynen & Schmithüsen (1953-1962). [less ▲]

Mittelalterliche Hospitäler in der Großregion SaarLorLux (von 600 bis 1500)

E-print/Working paper (2007)

Im Raum zwischen Rhein und Maas, Aachen und Basel gab es zwischen 600 und 1500 insgesamt, wenn auch nicht gleichzeitig 528 verschiedene Hospitäler, also Herbergen für Reisende und Pilger, Armenhospize ... [more ▼]

Im Raum zwischen Rhein und Maas, Aachen und Basel gab es zwischen 600 und 1500 insgesamt, wenn auch nicht gleichzeitig 528 verschiedene Hospitäler, also Herbergen für Reisende und Pilger, Armenhospize, Krankenhäuser, Entbindungsanstalten, Waisenheime, Pflegeheime für alte Menschen, Seniorenheime für reiche Pfründner u. ä. Beitrag und Karte fassen die Ergebnisse der Habilitationsschrift des Autors über „Hospitäler zwischen Maas und Rhein im Mittelalter. Typologische, topographische, funktionale und spirituelle Aspekte“ zusammen. [less ▲]

Exploring a spatio-dynamic neighbourhood-based model of residential behaviour in the Brussels periurban area

in International Journal of Geographical Information Science (2005), 19(2), 103-123

This article proposes a methodology for the construction and the calibration of a micro-economic urban land-use model within an extended Cellular Automata (CA) framework. The methodology is applied to ... [more ▼]

This article proposes a methodology for the construction and the calibration of a micro-economic urban land-use model within an extended Cellular Automata (CA) framework. The methodology is applied to processes of residential spread in a part of the commuting periphery of Brussels. The model hypothesizes that households effect on urban development, through their valuation of neighbourhood externalities. A coarse sensitivity analysis is undertaken in order to explore the relationship between household neighbourhood preferences and emerging spatial morphologies. These macro-structures are measured with different indices in order to parameterize the model. [less ▲]

Un modèle cellulaire et dynamique de dispersion et ségrégation spatiale périurbaine

in XXXIX ème Colloque de l’Association de Science Régionale de Langue Française (2003)

Cette contribution propose d’explorer les processus de dispersion des ménages et de ségrégation par le revenu au sein d’un espace périurbain. La méthode consiste à simuler un modèle économique ... [more ▼]

Cette contribution propose d’explorer les processus de dispersion des ménages et de ségrégation par le revenu au sein d’un espace périurbain. La méthode consiste à simuler un modèle économique urbain avec deux types d’externalités de voisinage sur un espace cellulaire. Il permet la mise en place de processus dynamiques locaux endogènes et offre un éclairage sur la relation qui unit la morphologie des espaces périurbains et les caractéristiques des agents économiques qui s’y localisent. Des structures spatiales diverses sont générées sur deux configurations données des lots fonciers. Les équilibres présentent des structures concentriques constituées de multiples anneaux mais aussi, au cours des étapes de la croissance de la ville, des processus de dégradation cumulée ou des structures plus indépendantes de la distance. [less ▲]

Periurbanisation, the situation in Europe: a bibliographical note and survey of studies in the Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and the Nordic Countries

Report (2001)

In this report the extent of "peri-urbanisation" in Europe is analysed. The aim is to give an insight into the ways in which "peri-urban" processes are described in different European countries. The work ... [more ▼]

In this report the extent of "peri-urbanisation" in Europe is analysed. The aim is to give an insight into the ways in which "peri-urban" processes are described in different European countries. The work has been undertaken for DATAR (Délégation à l'Aménagement du Territoire et à l'Action Régionale, France) as part of their ongoing study of "peri-urbanisation" in France. Urban development is one of the major concerns for the future of rural areas and ecological zones. This work contributes to the "peri-urban" debate by taking a European perspective that complements local or national case studies. The focus is on the spatial aspects of peri-urbanisation and on its recent demographic trends. The report is divided into three parts : The first part consists of a general discussion about the diversity of concepts used to analyse peri-urban processes, and provides an overview of urbanisation typologies and global trends in the EU. In the second the spatial extent and the description of peri- urban processes is discussed for different countries: The Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain, Germany and Italy. Some bibliographical references are also given for the Nordic countries. The third part summarises the main spatial and demographic trends and identifies some of the similarities and differences between the countries considered. A bibliography is provided at the end of the report and includes references on some additional countries. It is shown how diverse can be the tools used to assess peri-urbanisation. Nevertheless, there is a clear diffusion of population towards commuting and rural areas of Europe. A growing share of national territories and population are concerned with this process. Changes in the urban-rural interface are driven by similar behaviour throughout Europe, but slight differences can be observed. Local geographic and demographic specificities, regional economic dynamism, historic settlements as well as spatial policies differentiate the evolution and morphology of European peri-urban areas today. [less ▲]