Spatiotemporal evolution law and driving force of mining city patterns

Area of Science:

• Urban planning and sustainable development
• Geospatial analysis of urban evolution
• Resource management in mining regions

Background:

• Mining cities face inevitable urban transformation for sustainable development.
• Analyzing spatiotemporal evolution and driving mechanisms is essential for effective urban planning.
• Jixi, a Chinese mining city, serves as a case study for this research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To quantitatively analyze the spatiotemporal evolution patterns of mining cities.
• To examine the driving mechanisms behind land expansion in mining cities.
• To provide a scientific basis for the sustainable development and land management of mining cities.

Main Methods:

• Geographic Information System (GIS) application.
• Quantitative analysis using mathematical statistical methods.
• Examination of natural, economic, and policy driving factors.

Main Results:

• Urban land in mining cities is primarily located in low-lying areas, with expansion favoring flat terrains.
• Initial scattered land use patterns, influenced by mineral resource distribution, evolve towards compactness with economic growth.
• Spatial patterns are significantly influenced by a combination of natural, economic, and policy factors.

Conclusions:

• The study reveals key spatiotemporal evolution laws and driving mechanisms for mining city patterns.
• Findings offer a scientific foundation for sustainable development planning and land management in mining cities.
• Understanding these dynamics is critical for transitioning mining cities towards long-term sustainability.