Exploring the Spatial Correlation Network and Its Formation Mechanisms in Urban Land Use Performance: A Case Study of the Yangtze River Economic Belt

Hongjia Fang, Ji Chai (), Zhanqi Wang, Rou Zhang, Chao Huang and Meiling Luo
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Hongjia Fang: School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Ji Chai: School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Zhanqi Wang: School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Rou Zhang: School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Chao Huang: School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Meiling Luo: School of Accounting, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou 510420, China

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 7, 1-21

Abstract: Urban land is the primary location for manufacturing and services, facilitating the expansion and interconnectedness of economic activities and factor flows to shape various urban land-use performances (ULUP). Exploring these spatial linkages of urban land-use performance can play a crucial role in fostering cohesive urban development. Taking 109 prefecture-level cities as research samples, this paper explores the characteristics and influencing factors of the spatial network associated with ULUP in the Yangtze River Economic Belt through modified gravity model, network analysis and QAP analysis. The analysis shows that ULUP has shown an N-shaped trend over the past two decades. It has formed a network of correlations, with Chongqing, Shanghai, and Wuhan emerging as central nodes. Notably, the correlation predominantly occurs between geographically adjacent cities, with weaker links between the Yangtze River Economic Belt’s upstream, midstream, and downstream regions. The network can be divided into four distinct types: main inflow plate, main outflow plate, agent plate, and bidirectional spillover plate. Geographic location is the most significant factor influencing network formation, followed by resource mismatch, economic development, and openness. The study provides theoretical guidance and empirical support for improving the utilisation of urban land and promoting coordinated development.

Keywords: urban land use performance; social network analysis; spatial correlation; formation mechanism (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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