Urban Land Use Change Projection Using Micro-Simulation Techniques under a Scenario of Data Limitations in the San Carlos Sector, Huancayo, Peru 2018-2028

Short and mid-term urban projections are useful tools for the planning of a city, although many local governments of Latin American cities have very little information. Such is the context of this study. Specifically, we will study the sector of San Carlos in the city of Huancayo, Peru, which shows...

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Main Author: Gonzalo Peña Zamalloa
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Language:Spanish
Published: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú 2018-12-01
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Online Access:http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/espacioydesarrollo/article/view/20549
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description Short and mid-term urban projections are useful tools for the planning of a city, although many local governments of Latin American cities have very little information. Such is the context of this study. Specifically, we will study the sector of San Carlos in the city of Huancayo, Peru, which shows high consolidation and great urban dynamism.  The purpose of this study is to present practical methods of micro-simulation that can effectively project possible scenarios inside urban environment under conditions of data scarcity. The model incorporates binary and multinominal functions. It uses a simple programmed agent with purpose rules used to adjust the projections. A data reference framework is established, supported by mixed methods of data collection such as satellite images, direct observation, use of open digital records and expert’s judgement. A diversity of software tools was used in the projection process, like ArcGIS, SPSS, MS Excel and programmed scripts. The results show a distinctive development of the sector of San Carlos with important changes in the settings of single family houses that favor the emergence of low density multi-family houses. At the same time the sector experiences an increase of buildings for economic and service uses. A trend in vertical urban growth and a free area reduction are clearly identified. The procedures of the study are clear and encourage the use of technological tools to support the collection of data, with the purpose of developing better urban plans. This study also shows that there is a need to have more research done in this area.
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spelling doaj.art-41bbe0fc7bea472784cecc2cdc46614f2022-12-21T19:41:30ZspaPontificia Universidad Católica del PerúEspacio y Desarrollo1016-91482018-12-010329912410.18800/espacioydesarrollo.201802.00519336Urban Land Use Change Projection Using Micro-Simulation Techniques under a Scenario of Data Limitations in the San Carlos Sector, Huancayo, Peru 2018-2028Gonzalo Peña Zamalloa0Universidad ContinentalShort and mid-term urban projections are useful tools for the planning of a city, although many local governments of Latin American cities have very little information. Such is the context of this study. Specifically, we will study the sector of San Carlos in the city of Huancayo, Peru, which shows high consolidation and great urban dynamism.  The purpose of this study is to present practical methods of micro-simulation that can effectively project possible scenarios inside urban environment under conditions of data scarcity. The model incorporates binary and multinominal functions. It uses a simple programmed agent with purpose rules used to adjust the projections. A data reference framework is established, supported by mixed methods of data collection such as satellite images, direct observation, use of open digital records and expert’s judgement. A diversity of software tools was used in the projection process, like ArcGIS, SPSS, MS Excel and programmed scripts. The results show a distinctive development of the sector of San Carlos with important changes in the settings of single family houses that favor the emergence of low density multi-family houses. At the same time the sector experiences an increase of buildings for economic and service uses. A trend in vertical urban growth and a free area reduction are clearly identified. The procedures of the study are clear and encourage the use of technological tools to support the collection of data, with the purpose of developing better urban plans. This study also shows that there is a need to have more research done in this area.http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/espacioydesarrollo/article/view/20549Microsimulaciónplanificación urbanauso de sueloviviendaurbanismo
spellingShingle Gonzalo Peña Zamalloa
Urban Land Use Change Projection Using Micro-Simulation Techniques under a Scenario of Data Limitations in the San Carlos Sector, Huancayo, Peru 2018-2028
Espacio y Desarrollo
Microsimulación
planificación urbana
uso de suelo
vivienda
urbanismo
title Urban Land Use Change Projection Using Micro-Simulation Techniques under a Scenario of Data Limitations in the San Carlos Sector, Huancayo, Peru 2018-2028
title_full Urban Land Use Change Projection Using Micro-Simulation Techniques under a Scenario of Data Limitations in the San Carlos Sector, Huancayo, Peru 2018-2028
title_fullStr Urban Land Use Change Projection Using Micro-Simulation Techniques under a Scenario of Data Limitations in the San Carlos Sector, Huancayo, Peru 2018-2028
title_full_unstemmed Urban Land Use Change Projection Using Micro-Simulation Techniques under a Scenario of Data Limitations in the San Carlos Sector, Huancayo, Peru 2018-2028
title_short Urban Land Use Change Projection Using Micro-Simulation Techniques under a Scenario of Data Limitations in the San Carlos Sector, Huancayo, Peru 2018-2028
title_sort urban land use change projection using micro simulation techniques under a scenario of data limitations in the san carlos sector huancayo peru 2018 2028
topic Microsimulación
planificación urbana
uso de suelo
vivienda
urbanismo
url http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/espacioydesarrollo/article/view/20549
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