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Cities begin for many reasons: for example, defence, trade or as political or religious centres. Whatever the reason, economic forces are likely to reinforce the original impetus. Initially growth was associated with industrialisation which induced more intensive use of existing buildings, changes in their use and outward expansion.
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Harvey, J. (1996). The Growth of Urban Areas. In: Urban Land Economics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-24441-6_15
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