Road networks shape land use patterns, leading to more concentrated urban areas.
The article explores how land use and road networks evolve together. The researchers created a model to show how businesses, workers, and road owners make decisions that affect land use and roads. They found that land use patterns change over time, with flat areas becoming more concentrated and vice versa. Different types of roads also influence how land is used. Overall, the study shows that a stable pattern of land use can emerge from different starting points.