Energy constraints and future spatial patterns of American cities
Abstract
During the modern industrial era there have developed
several significant changes in urban land use and transportation
patterns. These changes are largely tied to the use of
energy in combination with new technology.
This paper seeks to examine how urban land use and transportation
patterns have responded to continually increasing
per capita energy consumption levels.
New energy consumption levels associated with expected
enervi shortages are also examined. It is theorized that
the spatially-expanding urban complexes of today will begin
to solidify and become more densely utilized with respect
to both land use and population settlement. This new
urban spatial pattern will highlight the need for sound and
comprehensive regional land-use planning.
A model of planning organization in such a context is proposed
which seeks to achieve regional development objectives
within the context of declining per capita energy consumption.
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Costa, F. J., & Dutt, A. K. (1976). Energy constraints and future spatial patterns of American cities. The Greek Review of Social Research, 26, 142–146. https://doi.org/10.12681/grsr.218
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