Differences in Pattern and Driving Forces between Urban and Rural Settlements in the Coastal Region of Ningbo, China

Rapid urbanization on the coast of China has attracted much attention. The objective of this study was to explore the differences in dynamics and related driving forces between urban and rural settlements. Applying the quantitative method, we demonstrate that substantial heterogeneity in settlement...

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Main Authors: Mingxing Chen, Chao Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/4/1848