Regional retail landscapes emerging from spatial network analysis

Verhetsel, Ann; Beckers, Joris; Cant, Jeroen

doi:10.1080/00343404.2021.2014444

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“…Despite significant progress in understanding reality via network theory compared to central place theory, the number of applied studies related to the application of network theory in understanding the spatial organization of services of general interest remains relatively small. Among these, there are works that primarily analyse the network of a specific group of services, such as trade (Verhetsel et al, 2022), social infrastructure (Raagmaa and Kroon, 2005), or educational and healthcare institutions (Meijers, 2007). Analyses rooted in network theory demand a substantially larger dataset in comparison to central place analyses.…”

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“…This distance can be spatially or temporally restricted using proximity indicators. Calculations of spatial accessibility and cumulative opportunities in GIS are processed by analysis of service areas bounded by a specific distance or isochrones (Escalona-Orcao and Díez-Cornago, 2007;Goliszek, 2017;Christiaanse, 2020;Bertram and Chilla, 2022), administrative boundaries (Talen and Anselin, 1998), or raster-based modelling (Stępniak and Rosik, 2013;Neumeier, 2015;2022;Kompil et al, 2019;). Potential accessibility encompasses all available service providers in a given area, with the attractiveness (size or importance) or distance to providers increasing or decreasing their significance (e.g.…”

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“…Ta se udaljenost može ograničiti prostorno ili vremenski, putem pokazatelja bliskosti. Izračuni prostorne dostupnosti i kumulativnih prilika obrađuju se u GIS-u analizom uslužnoga područja omeđenog određenom udaljenosti ili izokronama (Escalona-Orcao i Díez-Cornago, 2007;Goliszek, 2017;Christiaanse, 2020;Bertram i Chilla, 2022), odnosno administrativnim granicama (Talen i Anselin, 1998) ili rasterski baziranim modeliranjem (Stępniak i Rosik, 2013;Neumeier, 2015;2022;Kompil i dr., 2019). Potencijalna dostupnost označava sve dostupne pružatelje usluga u nekom prostoru, pri čemu se pružateljima na temelju njihove atraktivnosti (veličine ili važnosti) ili udaljenosti povećava ili smanjuje važnost (npr.…”

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Services of general interest – the concept and its application in scientific research and spatial development

Šišak

2023

Hrv. geogr. glas.

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In the scientific community, the concept of services of general interest is relatively new, even though its components have been examined in various ways for several decades. The term "service of general interest" is a political and normative expression introduced by the European Union. While it is challenging to provide a precise definition, services of general interest are generally understood as service activities that public administration bodies in a specific country or region designate as activities contributing to the public welfare. In geographical research, individual elements of this concept are often analysed, such as the provision of infrastructure and services in settlements, the organization of central places, or the accessibility of services in a specific area. This paper aims to organize fundamental knowledge about services of general interest, as found in scientific and professional literature; with the intention of analysing definitions and classifications of these services, exploring the scientific interest in distinct service categories, examining the spatial organization of services, and investigating their accessibility and adaptation in response to modern social, economic, and technological changes.

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Šišak

2023

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“…Similarly, in the centers of most small cities and villages, food accessibility is high and retailers are usually available within walking distance. The execution of most daily activities, including shopping, will therefore still take place in the known and trusted own municipality [ 37 ].…”

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Food Accessibility in the Suburbs of the Metropolitan City of Antwerp (Belgium): A Factor of Concern in Local Public Health and Active and Healthy Aging

Geurden

Cant

Beckers

2022

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Population aging and declining birth rates are key demographic trends of the 21st century. While the overall life expectancy and healthy life years increase, the quality of life and functional capacity worsens due to non-communicable diseases strongly related to aging. Therefore, aging citizens are often vulnerable to food insecurity. The aim of this paper is to provide insights into the physical accessibility of fresh food and possible alternatives within the setting of an aging society in Antwerp (Belgium), a metropolitan city at the heart of the EU Reference Site ‘Three Rivers Food Delta’. We demonstrate that a large number of the Antwerp suburban areas in which 15 to 25% of current inhabitants are already over 65 years old are confronted with problematic physical accessibility of food due to long walking distances to the nearest food shop. E-commerce has the potential to provide better access to fresh food. This is especially relevant for people with specific needs, such as health-related diets, dysphagia, and/or limited mobility. However, e-commerce introduces new inequalities, as those who would benefit the most from digital accessibility currently use it least. Hence, the organization of fresh food access requires a more thoughtful organization of the ‘last mile’ and possible alternatives to home delivery. This makes food accessibility an urgent factor of concern in public health and healthy aging in the Antwerp suburban areas.

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“…Monofunctional, low-density neighborhoods with high travel distances to food outlets are prevalent in Flanders [27]. Previously, this was not seen as a problem because these neighborhoods were typically populated by highly mobile middle classes [28]. However, the phenomenon of peri-urban areas is increasing worldwide as urban sprawl spreads further into rural areas [24], resulting in a more heterogeneous socioeconomic composition among residents in peri-urban areas [29].…”

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Associations between the objective and perceived food environment and eating behavior in relation to socioeconomic status among adults in peri-urban settings: results from the CIVISANO study in Flanders, Belgium

Inaç,

D’Hooghe,

Van Dyck

et al. 2024

Int J Health Geogr

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Obesity, a significant public health concern, disproportionately affects people with lower socioeconomic status (SES). Food environments have been identified as part of the causal chain of this disparity. This study investigated variations in the food environment across groups with different SES profiles residing in peri-urban municipal settings. In addition, it examined the association of the perceived and objective food environments with eating behaviour and assessed if these associations were moderated by SES. Utilizing GIS and survey data (n = 497, aged 25–65), results showed differences in the objective and perceived food environments based on SES. Respondents with higher SES perceived their food environments as better but resided farther from all food outlets compared to respondents with lower SES. However, there was no difference in outlet density or mRFEI between SES groups. SES moderated associations between the objective and perceived food environments and most eating behavior outcomes except fast food consumption frequency. For fruits and vegetables, SES moderated the association between neighborhood availability and consumption frequency (β0.23,CI0.03;0.49). Stratified analysis revealed a positive association for both lower (β0.15, CI0.03;0.27) and higher (β0.37, CI 0.12;0.63) SES groups. For snack foods, SES moderated the association between healthy outlet density and consumption frequency (β-0.60, CI-0.94; -0.23), showing statistical significance only for respondents with higher SES (β0.36,CI 0.18;0.55). Similarly, for sugar-sweetened beverages, a statistically significant interaction was observed between unhealthy outlet density in the 1000m buffer and consumption frequency (β 0.06, CI 0.02; 0.11). However, this association was only statistically significant for respondents with higher SES (β-0.02,CI -0.05;-0.0002). These results emphasize the significance of SES as a crucial element in comprehending the connection between the food environment and eating behaviour. Indicating the need for policymakers to take SES into account when implementing food environment interventions, particularly when focusing on the neighborhood food environment without considering residents’ SES and their perceptions.

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Regional retail landscapes emerging from spatial network analysis

Cited by 9 publications

References 77 publications

Services of general interest – the concept and its application in scientific research and spatial development

Services of general interest – the concept and its application in scientific research and spatial development

Food Accessibility in the Suburbs of the Metropolitan City of Antwerp (Belgium): A Factor of Concern in Local Public Health and Active and Healthy Aging

Associations between the objective and perceived food environment and eating behavior in relation to socioeconomic status among adults in peri-urban settings: results from the CIVISANO study in Flanders, Belgium

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