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A Spatial-Territorial Reorganization Model of Rural Settlements Based on Graph Theory and Genetic Optimization

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  • Yan Mao

    (School of Resource and Environment Science, Wuhan University, 129 Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430079, China)

  • Yanfang Liu

    (School of Resource and Environment Science, Wuhan University, 129 Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430079, China
    Key Laboratory of Geographic Information System, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China)

  • Haofeng Wang

    (School of Resource and Environment Science, Wuhan University, 129 Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430079, China)

  • Wei Tang

    (School of Resource and Environment Science, Wuhan University, 129 Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430079, China)

  • Xuesong Kong

    (School of Resource and Environment Science, Wuhan University, 129 Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430079, China)

Abstract

Rural China has experienced rapid urbanization and industrialization, accompanied with rural–urban migration since 1978. This tremendous transition has caused a series of negative consequences, necessitating a spatial-territorial reorganization of rural settlements. Previous studies on the restructuring of rural settlements are insufficient for inter-settlement connection consideration and practical and dynamic decision-making techniques. To overcome these concerns, a dynamic spatial-territorial reorganization model (SRM) of rural settlement is proposed herein based on graph theory and genetic algorithm (GA). The model involves two parts. In Part 1, consolidated settlements are identified according to the socio-economic network performance under four types of attack. In Part 2, GA model is repeatedly executed to scientifically resettle consolidated settlements into nearby townships or central settlements with objectives of suitability, compactness, and local connectivity under the control of the constraints. This paper presents an application of SRM to Chengui Town, Hubei Province. Empirical results suggest that: (1) removing settlements in order of node degree is the least efficient way to destroy the entire functional system; and (2) the proposed model can yield satisfactory solutions in terms of spatial reorganization of settlements. The SRM may also serve as a valuable reference for planners in devising plans and making decisions.

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  • Yan Mao & Yanfang Liu & Haofeng Wang & Wei Tang & Xuesong Kong, 2017. "A Spatial-Territorial Reorganization Model of Rural Settlements Based on Graph Theory and Genetic Optimization," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 9(8), pages 1-18, August.
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