International Journal of Economics and Management Research
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): December : International Journal of Economics and Management Research

Polycentric Urban Structure and Growth Dynamics in Bandar Lampung: A Kernel-Based Approach

Berliana Adinda (Unknown)
Citra Persada (Unknown)
Bambang Utoyo (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 May 2025

Abstract

The growth of the Greater Bandar Lampung Metropolitan area shows indications of the development of a polycentric spatial structure, along with the emergence of activity centers outside the core city. This study aims to identify the form of urban polycentric structures in the area as a basis for developing new growth centers. The method used is spatial analysis with the Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) approach using Landsat 8 satellite imagery data, distribution of public facilities, and population density in 2018 and 2023. The results of the analysis show the formation of several new sub-activity centers in the Metro, Central Lampung, and Pesawaran areas which have quite high activity intensity. The distribution pattern of facilities and built-up land indicates a transition from a monocentric structure to a polycentric one. These findings can be the basis for formulating spatial planning policies that support connectivity between regions and equitable development in the metropolitan area.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijemr

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

International Journal of Economics and Management Research, an electronic international journal, provides a forum for publishing the original research articles, review articles from contributors, and the novel technology news related to management, accounting and economic. This journal encompasses ...