Mapping Global Cities: GIS Methods in Urban Analysis

Pamuk, Ayse

ISBN 10: 1589481437 ISBN 13: 9781589481435

Publisher: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S., 2006

Synopsis

Spatial thinking and analysis are essential for informed urban policy making in a global world. Urban planners need to understand how cities are organized and how residential patterns are shaped as a result of population and employment changes. ""Mapping Global Cities: GIS Methods in Urban Analysis"" illustrates how GIS technology can be applied to urban planning and policy challenges to enhance our efforts in providing solutions. This book is a valuable resource for urban studies and planning students, international development professionals, and human settlement experts in the developing world, as well as urban planning practitioners. The book's accompanying CD contains data and printable, step-by-step GIS exercises, including a self-directed project, that enable students and users to make maps and explore themes covered in the chapters. ArcView 9 and the ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extension are required to complete the exercises.

About this title

About the Author

Ayse Pamuk is associate professor and chair of the Department of Urban Studies at San Francisco State University. Her expertise is in housing and urban policy, international planning, and research methods. She holds Ph.D. and M.C.P. degrees in city and regional planning from UC Berkeley.

Edition details

• Publisher: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589481437
• ISBN 13: 9781589481435
• Binding: DVD-ROM
• Number of pages: 208