Abstract
A multitude of studies have focussed on the connections between urban form, location and transport
behavior to inform sustainable and resilient urban planning. However, few have studied the stability of
urban form and location effects under changing economic conditions. This paper presents an analysis of
the changes in urban form and location correlates of travel distances in the Danish Zealand/Copenhagen
region from before the financial crisis (2006/07) to some years after the financial downturn (2010/11).
Significant changes are found in the socio-economic as well as urban form and location correlates of
travel during the period. The importance of location in explaining travel distances has increased over
time. It is suggested that the effects may be explained as cost reducing strategies on behalf of consumers
which would lead to an increasing importance of distance to nearest facilities/destinations. It follows that
the location pattern, the geographical configuration of the urban region, is a factor in households'
adaptive strategies which partly determine the possibilities for reducing travel and the possibilities for
adaption and regional resilience.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Research in Transportation Economics |
Volume | 51 |
Pages (from-to) | 10-19 |
ISSN | 0739-8859 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Copenhagen
- Urban region
- Foreclosure crisis
- Financial crisis
- Urban form
- Location
- Accessibility
- Travel distances