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Association between Land Use and Urban Vitality in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area: A Multiscale Study

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  • Cefang Deng

    (College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore)

  • Dailin Zhou

    (Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, Guangzhou 510060, China)

  • Yiming Wang

    (Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, Guangzhou 510060, China)

  • Jie Wu

    (Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, Guangzhou 510060, China)

  • Zhe Yin

    (Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, Guangzhou 510060, China
    School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China)

Abstract

Urban vitality, which indicates the development level of a city and the quality of life of its residents, is a complex subject in urban research due to its diverse assessment methods and intricate impact mechanisms. This study uses multisource data to evaluate the urban vitality of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) across social, economic, cultural, and environmental dimensions. It analyzes the spatial distribution characteristics of urban vitality and examines the relationships between urban vitality and land use at both regional and city scales. The results indicate that the urban vitality in the GBA generally exhibits a spatial distribution pattern of a high central density and a low peripheral spread, where built-up areas and cropland emerge as key influencing factors. Cities with different developmental backgrounds have unique relationships between land use and urban vitality. In high-vitality cities, the role of the built-up area diminishes, and natural ecosystems, such as wetlands, enhance vitality. In contrast, in low-vitality cities, built-up areas boost urban vitality, and agriculture-related land types exert a lower negative or even positive effect. This research contributes to the understanding of the spatial structures of urban vitality related to land use at different scales and offers insights for urban planners, builders, and development managers in formulating targeted urban vitality enhancement strategies at the regional collaborative and city levels.

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  • Cefang Deng & Dailin Zhou & Yiming Wang & Jie Wu & Zhe Yin, 2024. "Association between Land Use and Urban Vitality in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area: A Multiscale Study," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-17, September.
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