Simulating Urban Agglomeration Expansion in Henan Province, China: An Analysis of Driving Mechanisms Using the FLUS Model with Considerations for Urban Interactions and Ecological Constraints

Urban expansion is influenced by complex and variable social, economic, natural, and policy-related factors. Given their nonlinear interactions, accurately modeling these urban expansion processes poses a challenge. While most studies treat the city as an independent entity, prioritizing internal ur...

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Published in:	Land
Main Authors:	Chaoran Gao, Jinxin Wang, Manman Wang, Yan Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Subjects:	urban agglomeration gravitational field model ecological constraints FLUS model land use simulation urban expansion
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/6/1189