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Commuting paradox of the technopole Newtown: A case study in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

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  • Phengsy Dalavong
  • Chang Gyu Choi

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This study examines the relationship between different types of new town development and their impact on commuting patterns. It provides an empirical analysis of how development in Technopole Newtown and Residential Newtown influences commuting time and distance. Technopole Newtown is characterized by a blend of technological institutional clusters and residential development, while Residential Newtown primarily emphasizes residential development. Seoul Metropolitan Area was chosen as the case study, with data sourced from the Household Travel Survey. This study reveals a surprising commuting paradox in Technopole Newtown, where the plan was to blend job opportunities with residential development. The findings indicate that commuters did not benefit. Instead, they endured longer commutes in both time and distance compared to those in Residential Newtown, which is typically characterized as a bedroom community. The integration of job opportunities for the development of new towns should be considered a crucial factor in creating urban sustainability in the future.

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  • Phengsy Dalavong & Chang Gyu Choi, 2024. "Commuting paradox of the technopole Newtown: A case study in the Seoul Metropolitan Area," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(7), pages 1-18, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0306304
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306304
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