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Urban Formation Based on Environmental Performance Simulation

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In recent decades, rapid urbanization has become a topic of increased discussion. Urbanization in China has become one of the most influential issues that will shape the world’s development during the 21st century.

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Yuan, P.F., Huang, S., Yan, C. (2016). Urban Formation Based on Environmental Performance Simulation. In: Wang, F., Prominski, M. (eds) Urbanization and Locality. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-48494-4_18

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