Originally published in 1976, this book introduced a series of
mathematical models of urban phenomena relevant to scientists and
planners attempting to understand and predict the form of cities
and regions. Dr Batty organises the book around the main theme of
designing and using such models in practical situations and
develops a family of static and dynamic models dealing with the
location of land use and economic activities. He describes the
models both as urban theories and as computer algorithms, and
thoroughly explores the process of calibrating or 'tuning' the
models to reflect reality. Problems concerning the definition of
the spatial systems to which these models refer are examined, as
are other practical difficulties such as data organisation. The
quasi-experimental approach which characterises this style of
computer model-building extends to using the models in conditional
prediction and Dr Batty discusses their role in the planning
process, with their use in testing the impact of public policies on
existing conditions.
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