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Network Accessibility and Employment Centres

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  • Genevieve Giuliano
  • Chris Redfearn
  • Ajay Agarwal
  • Sylvia He

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This research examines the impact of accessibility on the growth of employment centres in the Los Angeles region between 1990 and 2000. There is extensive empirical documentation of polycentricity—the presence of multiple concentrations of employment—in large metropolitan areas. However, there is limited understanding of the determinants of growth of employment centres. It has long been held that transport investments influence urban structure, particularly freeways and airports. Using data on 48 employment centres, the effects are tested of various measures of accessibility on centre employment growth: highway accessibility, network accessibility and two measures of labour force accessibility. Access to airports is also tested. It is found that, after controlling for centre size, density, industry mix, location within the region and spatial amenities, labour force accessibility and network accessibility are significantly related to centre growth. It is concluded that accessibility continues to play an important role in urban spatial structure.

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  • Genevieve Giuliano & Chris Redfearn & Ajay Agarwal & Sylvia He, 2012. "Network Accessibility and Employment Centres," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 49(1), pages 77-95, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:49:y:2012:i:1:p:77-95
    DOI: 10.1177/0042098011411948
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