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Estimating Effective Population Size of Urban Functions Using Inverted Two Step Floating Catchment Area (I2SFCA) Method

Jiho Kim 1 Kyusang Kwon 1

1충북대학교

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ABSTRACT

The outflow of population from cities accelerates urban decline, spatial inequality, and economic stagnation. This study aims to estimate the effective population size required for the stable operation of urban functions in order to mitigate the issue of regional extinction and maintain urban functions. To do this, we employ the Inverted Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (I2SFCA) method that can consider the suppliers’ competition and travel costs from demand location to suppliers. The findings reveal significant variations in effective population size depending on the level and regional characteristics of urban functions. High-order urban functions such as tertiary hospitals and department stores require a larger population to sustain their operations, whereas low-order urban functions like pharmacies and convenience stores can operate with a relatively smaller population. These results can help local governments to establish region-specific policy directions and identify optimal locations and develop efficient strategies. Furthermore, the study contributes to balanced regional development and the prevention of regional extinction by providing policy implications in the Korean context.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.