A review of the main factors that were associated with the location of cities prior to the industrial revolution. From the early 19th century, these considerations, particularly defense, would cease to be of much relevance.
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The development of the global economy (update)
Depicting the five major phases the can help articulate the development of the global economy since the 1500s.
Continue readingThe genesis of globalization (update)
Updated a page that discusses three historical perspective to see the emergence of globalization.
Continue readingUrban Transport Challenges section updated
A comprehensive overview of the major challenges that urban passenger and freight transport systems are facing, particularly congestion.
Continue readingUrban Mobility section updated
Covers the major aspects behind the mobility of passengers and freight in urban areas.
Continue readingUrban Land Use and Transportation
Completed an upgrade of the section covering an introduction to the relationships between transportation and land use. It reviews the main models that have been developed to explain the the internal structure and dynamics of cities.
Continue readingLand rent theory and rent curves (updated)
Revised the material depicting basic land rent theory concepts. These are a core aspect of economic geography.
Continue readingRelationships between land use (updated)
Updated a page that articulates the different reciprocity between urban land uses.
Continue readingThe Drivers of Trade and Globalization
Four major drivers support the process of globalization by setting common standards about how to undertake commercial activities: The above is facilitated through the setting of standards that improve interoperability. Historically, standards such as measures (decimal system) and time zones helped economic systems to better interact. The container represents one
Transportation and the Urban Form section updated
Just completed an overhaul of the section about transportation and the urban form, which covers how transportation influences the shape and structure of cities.
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