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Title: Coupling coordination evaluation and driving factor analysis of economic performance and social equity in rail transit station areas
Authors: Tianyue Wan, Wei Lu, Liang Wu, Wenzhi Rong
Source: Frontiers of Architectural Research, Vol 14, Iss 5, Pp 1450-1470 (2025)
Publisher Information: Elsevier BV, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: Social equity, Driving factors, Rail transit station areas, Architecture, Coupling coordination index, Transit-oriented development, Economic performance, NA1-9428
Description: Transit-oriented development (TOD) is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for enhancing transportation efficiency, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality while fostering inclusive communities in dense, multifunctional urban areas. However, the relationship between TOD's economic benefits and social equity remains underexplored. This study critically evaluates TOD in Dalian, China, introducing the expanded Node-Place-Economy (NPE) model, which integrates economic and social dimensions into the traditional Node-Place model. The NPE model offers a comprehensive framework for assessing TOD effectiveness, particularly in balancing economic growth and equitable resource distribution. The research highlights significant disparities between central and peripheral regions, with central areas performing better in both economic and social equity, while peripheral areas exacerbate socio-economic inequalities. Through spatial analysis and the Coupling Coordination Index (CCI), the study identifies factors influencing the synergy between economic vitality and social equity, such as the density of commercial, sports, and entertainment facilities. The findings emphasize the need for more equitable TOD planning, suggesting that future urban developments should prioritize social inclusiveness alongside economic efficiency. This research expands the theoretical foundation of TOD and offers practical insights for urban planners aiming to achieve sustainable and inclusive urban development.
Document Type: Article
Language: English
ISSN: 2095-2635
DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2025.02.003
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/ab914a545a5c4f19ad8da0122c4d1c62
Rights: CC BY NC ND
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....9125e436bb8be337fa9c5961ebb22408
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:Transit-oriented development (TOD) is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for enhancing transportation efficiency, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality while fostering inclusive communities in dense, multifunctional urban areas. However, the relationship between TOD's economic benefits and social equity remains underexplored. This study critically evaluates TOD in Dalian, China, introducing the expanded Node-Place-Economy (NPE) model, which integrates economic and social dimensions into the traditional Node-Place model. The NPE model offers a comprehensive framework for assessing TOD effectiveness, particularly in balancing economic growth and equitable resource distribution. The research highlights significant disparities between central and peripheral regions, with central areas performing better in both economic and social equity, while peripheral areas exacerbate socio-economic inequalities. Through spatial analysis and the Coupling Coordination Index (CCI), the study identifies factors influencing the synergy between economic vitality and social equity, such as the density of commercial, sports, and entertainment facilities. The findings emphasize the need for more equitable TOD planning, suggesting that future urban developments should prioritize social inclusiveness alongside economic efficiency. This research expands the theoretical foundation of TOD and offers practical insights for urban planners aiming to achieve sustainable and inclusive urban development.
ISSN:20952635
DOI:10.1016/j.foar.2025.02.003