Understanding heterogeneous spatial production externalities as a missing link between land-use planning and urban economic futures. Issue 1 (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pan, Haozhi; Yang, Tianren; Jin, Ying; Dall'Erba, Sandy; Hewings, Geoffrey
• Is Part Of: Regional studies. Volume 55:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 100
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: spatial externalities -- agglomeration economy -- regional economy -- land-use planning -- land-use regulation -- urban simulation; O18 -- O21 -- R11 -- R52; Regional planning -- Periodicals; Regional planning -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 307.14
• DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2019.1701186
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-3404

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Land-use planning influences economic performance as it can intervene with location-specific and heterogeneous production externalities. This paper examines the impacts of heterogeneous externalities on local employment growth using a panel model framework with block-level land-use data inventory for Chicago. Cross-industry spillovers provide positive impacts on growth, but the mechanisms behind them differ across sectors and spatial scales. Improved understanding of heterogeneity in agglomeration economies can better support plan-making and urban economic performance. The results show significant and positive influence of cross-industry spillovers, a missing consideration in existing planning processes.