In urban planning, transportation networks aid in shaping the spatial setup of cities. When it comes to large railway systems, a typical perception is that constructing a subway system will increase job opportunities and human population density, thus discouraging urban sprawl and also its particular damaging effects. This dissertation investigates the impact of the Washington Metro rail system in 1990 and 2000 on the distribution of employment and population in 2 counties in the Washington, DC metropolitan area…
Source: University of Maryland
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