Exploring Integrative Development of Urban Agglomeration from the Perspective of Urban Symbiosis and Production–Living–Ecological Function

Sijia Lin, Chun Li (), Yanbo Li and Liding Chen
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Sijia Lin: Institute of International Rivers and Eco-Security, Yunnan University, No. 2 North Cuihu Road, Kunming 650091, China
Chun Li: School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, No. 2 North Cuihu Road, Kunming 650091, China
Yanbo Li: Institute of International Rivers and Eco-Security, Yunnan University, No. 2 North Cuihu Road, Kunming 650091, China
Liding Chen: School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, No. 2 North Cuihu Road, Kunming 650091, China

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 2, 1-23

Abstract: Integrative development is an effective way to enhance urban potential and implement resource-optimal relocation, especially in urban agglomeration regions. Conventionally, the evaluation of urban integration is usually studied from one aspect of urban interaction intensity or urban functional similarity, but considering both together can better reflect the integrative condition of urban agglomeration. This paper introduces the symbiosis theory into the exploration of urban integration. The production–living–ecological function is taken to analyze urban function, and the improved radiation model is adopted to measure urban interaction. Under the framework of symbiosis theory, we integrate urban function and urban interaction to indicate the integrative condition of urban agglomeration from a production–living–ecological aspect. Urban agglomeration in the Central Yunnan Urban Agglomeration is taken as the study area. The results show that (1) spatial variations occur in high-value areas with distinct functions. The east emphasizes production and living, while the west leans towards ecology. (2) Urban agglomeration is in its early developmental stages without stable symbiosis. Interactions among counties mostly show sporadic point symbiosis, lacking stability. It mainly radiates outward from the central area, with more stable interactions in high-value areas, often causing inter-city competition. (3) Urban agglomeration integration is generally low, with distinct high-value production and ecological areas. The central, eastern, and southern regions exhibit strong production and living interactions, while the west benefits from ecological interactions. These findings can offer some insights for informing relevant policies and fostering the integrated development of urban agglomerations.

Keywords: integrative development; production–living–ecological function; symbiosis theory; interactive relationship; urban agglomeration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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