Author: TALEN E.

Source: Journal of Urban Design, Volume 8, Number 3, October 2003 , pp. 303-303(1)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

This paper explores the measurement issues that arise in conducting smart growth research. Such research is largely dependent on the quantitative measurement of urban and suburban phenomena, but this measurement varies widely. Data sources, geographic scales, aggregation rules, and spatial resolution can all vary, and all have a significant effect on research outcomes. The paper presents an overview of the issues involved in urban measurement, exploring three interrelated aspects of urban study-the measurement, evaluation, and representation of urban form. The paper presents a framework of the conceptual differences and practical implications. This serves as background to a call for new measurement approaches that would more appropriately reflect the material aspects of cities.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1357480032000155141

Publication date: 2003-10-01

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