CASA0002: Urban Simulation

The aim of this module is to present an array of modelling techniques and methods as well as producing an awareness of the range of models primarily being applied at the city scale, but with applications at different geographical scales. It will develop an expertise in the model-building process within planning and decision support environments. This will be achieved within two main modelling and analytical tools: 1) spatial interaction models – key tool to model expected flows from demographics, and spatial configuration of land-uses in the system; 2) network theory – key tool to represent interactions between components of the system and flows.