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A ‘science of cities and regions’ seeks an in-depth understanding of their workings and how they evolve over time. This is not only interesting as science, but is also potentially useful in a variety of planning contexts. In common with many other sciences, mathematical modelling provides a valuable approach. There is a history of 50 years or more of serious development and therefore a substantial body of literature and ideas.
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Wilson, A. (2012). Models and Systems: The Lowry Model as an Example. In: The Science of Cities and Regions. SpringerBriefs in Geography. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2266-8_1
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