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SUMMARY:Racing the Growth of Cities: Investigations of Spatial Patterns an
 d Determinant Forces - Dr Kiril Stanilov Marie Curie Research Fellow\, Sen
 ior Research Fellow\, Department of Architecture\, University of Cambridge
DTSTART:20110511T121500Z
DTEND:20110511T131500Z
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CONTACT:Peter Armitage
DESCRIPTION:*Abstract:* The presentation discusses methods of investigatin
 g urban growth patterns illustrated with a number of case studies from the
  UK\, USA and Europe. These studies rely on detailed historical data to re
 construct the physical evolution of metropolitan areas over extended perio
 ds of time with unusually high level of spatial and temporal resolution. T
 he objective of this research is to understand the main forces shaping the
  patterns of urban growth. The findings provide support for a hypothesis t
 hat the spatial relationships between land uses and the physical environme
 nt are remarkably consistent through time. This conclusion suggests the ex
 istence of an underlying "genetic code" of urban growth\, which determines
  the spatial signature of land development regardless of the specifics of 
 historical context. The idea outlines a promising path for improving the e
 ffectiveness of public policies aimed at managing urban development.\n\n*B
 iography:* Kiril Stanilov holds degrees in architecture\, urban planning a
 nd urban design. Prior to joining the ReVISIONS team\, he was an associate
  professor at the University of Cincinnati and a Marie Curie fellow at the
  Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis\, UCL. His research interests are ce
 ntred on explorations of contemporary patterns of urban growth and change\
 , and the evolution of urban form.\n
LOCATION:First-floor Classroom\, Department of Architecture\, 1-5 Scroope 
 Terrace\, Cambridge\, CB2 1PX\, www.arct.cam.ac.uk.
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