Analysing Linear Spatial Relationships

Analysing Linear Spatial Relationships: The Measures of Connectivity, Integration, and Choice

van Nes, A. (TU Delft Spatial Planning and Strategy; Western Norway University of Applied Sciences)
Yamu, Claudia (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen; Oslo Metropolitan University)

van Nes, Akkelies (editor)
Yamu, Claudia (editor)

2021

In this chapter, we first explain the concept of an axial line and how the axial map is applied in space syntax. We then discuss the static measure of ‘connectivity’ with its ‘one-step’ to ‘n-step’ logic, including its meaning for axial integration analysis. We further present the segment integration analysis. Using the street segment as the basis for analysis allows one to apply three types of distances and three types of radii in space syntax. We then present the most-often used space syntax measures in more depth, namely angular choice and angular integration with metric radius, and introduce the mathematical formulae on how to normalise both measures. Real-life applications illustrate and underpin the usefulness of these measures and their meaning for urban analysis, such as why and how they allow us to identify urban societal processes and their added value at both a citywide scale and a neighbourhood scale. Finally, we critically reflect on the measures, including their potentials and misfits. Exercises are provided at the end of the chapter.

Street network analysis
Graph theory
Connectivity
Integration
Choice
To-movement
Through-movement

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59140-3_2

Springer

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Introduction to Space Syntax in Urban Studies

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