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A new definition of cities
Town and Country Planning : the Quarterly Review of the Town and Country Planning Association
|November 1, 1983
Summary
This study introduces a novel city region map of Britain using 1981 census data. It addresses limitations of administrative boundaries and highlights urban population trends.
Area of Science:
- Urban Geography
- Demographic Analysis
- Socioeconomic Geography
Background:
- Current administrative boundaries present distortions in geographical data.
- Existing frameworks inadequately represent urban structures and regional dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce a new map of Britain based on the city region concept.
- Describe problems with current administrative areas for data presentation.
- Demonstrate the value of a new geographical framework using 1981 census data.
Main Methods:
- Development of a city region-based geographical framework.
- Analysis of 1981 census data within the new framework.
- Comparative assessment of administrative versus city region definitions.
Main Results:
- The new city region map reveals significant distortions in traditional administrative areas.
- Basic statistics on city size and population trends are presented, highlighting urban dynamics.
- The proposed framework offers a more accurate representation of British urban geography.
Conclusions:
- The city region concept provides a superior geographical framework for analyzing British urban data.
- This approach mitigates distortions inherent in administrative boundary-based analyses.
- The new map and framework are valuable tools for understanding population trends and urban development.