Spatial Simulation Modeling: Projecting Residential Development in the Hudson River Valley of New York State

Polimeni, John M.

ISBN 10: 3659209848 / ISBN 13: 9783659209840

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spatial Simulation Modeling: Projecting Residential Development in the Hudson River Valley of New York State
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659209848
• ISBN 13: 9783659209840
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This book projects residential development in Hudson River Valley watersheds within Dutchess County in New York State using an integrated modeling framework consisting of a novel spatial econometric model, a geographic information system (GIS), and Monte Carlo simulation. A spatial econometric model is used to project residential development at the tributary watershed level, sub-watershed level, and census block level. GIS is employed to extract socio-economic and county-level tax parcel data to be used in conjunction with bio-geophysical attributes, such as slope, soil, and location attributes, to calculate and project growth trends on a residential level for undeveloped land parcels. Monte Carlo simulation is used to distribute these projections into the GIS to display dynamic development scenarios using regional maps to help policy-makers in their decision-making processes. Detailed case studies, consisting of several related scenarios, are used to present stakeholders the economic, social, and environmental implications of a possible course of action.

About the Author

John M. Polimeni is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He has a PhD in Ecological Economics, a MA in Economics, and a BS in Mathematics. He has been a Senior Fulbright Fellow, published more than 40 articles and 2 books. His research interests are in economic development and sustainability.