Measurement and spatial correlation analysis of high-quality development Level: A case study of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration in China
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Yangtze River Delta
Area Of Science
- Urban and Regional Economics
- Sustainable Development Studies
- Spatial Planning and Analysis
Background
- The Yangtze River Delta (YRD) city cluster faces economic slowdown and environmental pressures.
- High-quality development (HQD) is a key strategic goal for the region.
- Understanding the dynamics of HQD is crucial for sustainable urban planning.
Purpose Of The Study
- To construct and apply a comprehensive index system for evaluating the HQD of the YRD city cluster.
- To analyze the temporal and spatial variations in HQD across the YRD.
- To identify regional strengths and weaknesses in achieving HQD.
Main Methods
- Development of a 24-indicator system for HQD assessment.
- Application of the entropy-weighted TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) method.
- Spatial correlation analysis to understand regional development patterns.
Main Results
- HQD in the YRD generally improved from 2010 to 2021, with 2017 being the peak year.
- Significant variations exist across provinces: Shanghai leads in coordinated development, Zhejiang in green/economic aspects, Jiangsu in innovation/livelihood, while Anhui lags.
- Shanghai (0.511) scores highest overall, followed by Zhejiang (0.484), Jiangsu (0.440), and Anhui (0.435), indicating uneven development.
Conclusions
- The YRD city cluster exhibits uneven HQD, with distinct spatial disparities.
- Targeted policies are needed to address regional weaknesses and promote balanced growth.
- The study provides a data-driven foundation for optimizing urban development strategies in the YRD.
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