Simulating Urban Growth Using the SLEUTH Model in a Coastal Peri-Urban District in China

China’s southeast coastal areas have witnessed rapid growth in the last two decades, owing mostly to their economic and social attractions. In this paper, we chose Jimei, a coastal peri-urban district of Xiamen city on the southeast coast of China, as a study area to explore the district’s growth dy...

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Main Authors: Lizhong Hua, Lina Tang, Shenghui Cui, Kai Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/6/3899