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Location Analysis: Developments on the Horizon

In: Regional Research Frontiers - Vol. 2

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  • Daoqin Tong

    (University of Arizona)

  • Alan T. Murray

    (University of California at Santa Barbara)

Abstract

Location analysis represents a fundamental component of regional science. It concerns the organization or arrangement of goods, resources, services, activities or movements in space. Location analysis has been widely used to describe/understand certain spatial configurations or to prescribe the best/optimal locations for service provision, resource management, business decisions, etc. Building on the pioneering work of Christaller, von Thünen, Lösch, Weber and Hotelling, location analysis has engaged researchers and analysts both theoretically and empirically, and continues to be relevant and influential in regional science, geography, planning, and economics. This chapter provides a review of location analysis and representative models and applications. We highlight recent developments in modeling frameworks contributing to the increased visibility and relevance of location analysis across a wide range of fields. We conclude with anticipated research directions and potential challenges associated with big spatial data and other emerging applications.

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  • Daoqin Tong & Alan T. Murray, 2017. "Location Analysis: Developments on the Horizon," Advances in Spatial Science, in: Randall Jackson & Peter Schaeffer (ed.), Regional Research Frontiers - Vol. 2, chapter 0, pages 193-208, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:adspcp:978-3-319-50590-9_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50590-9_12
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    1. Yang, Lin & Zhang, Fayong & Kwan, Mei-Po & Wang, Ke & Zuo, Zejun & Xia, Shaotian & Zhang, Zhiyong & Zhao, Xinpei, 2020. "Space-time demand cube for spatial-temporal coverage optimization model of shared bicycle system: A study using big bike GPS data," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 88(C).

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