2004 volume 31(4) pages 589 – 613
doi:10.1068/b3033

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Portugali J, 2004, "Toward a cognitive approach to urban dynamics" Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 31(4) 589 – 613
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Toward a cognitive approach to urban dynamics

Juval Portugali

Received 27 May 2003; in revised form 23 September 2003

Abstract. 'A cognitive approach to urban dynamics' is proposed in this paper as a theorization of the dynamics of cities from the first principles of humans' cognitive capabilities. The aim is to initiate a discussion concerning the potential of such an approach. This is done by examining some of the cognitive processes that are relevant to cities and their dynamics, by considering some conceptual and methodological obstacles for such a project, and by suggesting SIRN (Synergetic Inter-Representation Networks) as an approach that can overcome these obstacles. I then discuss and exemplify the implications to urban simulation models and conclude by suggesting further research directions.

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