Analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of “Economy-Society- Environment”: A case study Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration
The sustainable development of cities is a critical concern and pivotal for the well-being of future generations. Achieving this necessitates a thorough analysis of the spatial dynamics within urban agglomerations, coupled with a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing urban sustainabil...
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| author | Haonan Chen Zhi Li Xiaoning Cui Mengchao Zhao Yu Shi Haiying Lin Tianqi Zhu |
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| description | The sustainable development of cities is a critical concern and pivotal for the well-being of future generations. Achieving this necessitates a thorough analysis of the spatial dynamics within urban agglomerations, coupled with a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing urban sustainability. Despite existing research efforts, there remains a notable gap in addressing the impact of inter-city interactions on urban sustainability. To address this gap, this study analyzes 17 sustainable development goals for each city within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Urban Agglomeration (JJJUA), utilizing the Economic-Social-Environment (ESE) framework. Furthermore, employing the Random Forest algorithm, this study quantifies the influence of the ESE framework on urban sustainable development. The findings reveal that the core functional area of JJJUA exhibits superior ESE synergies. In contrast, the northwestern region, designated as the Ecological Cultivation Area, demonstrates stronger environmental sustainability albeit with less economic and social cohesion. Conversely, the eastern (Coastal Development Area) and southern (Industrial Expansion Area) parts exhibit higher levels of social and economic sustainability. Improving transportation accessibility and infrastructure development is conducive to promoting economic sustainability; while fortifying the social welfare system advances social sustainability. Additionally, bolstering environmental protection measures serves to promote environmental sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cd3cd2fda65d4926ac3469c90c4e77dc2025-08-20T02:26:50ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2025-04-0117311341610.1016/j.ecolind.2025.113416Analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of “Economy-Society- Environment”: A case study Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomerationHaonan Chen0Zhi Li1Xiaoning Cui2Mengchao Zhao3Yu Shi4Haiying Lin5Tianqi Zhu6School of Economics, Capital University of Economics and Business, Fengtai District, Beijing 100070, ChinaSchool of Economics, Capital University of Economics and Business, Fengtai District, Beijing 100070, ChinaSchool of International Business, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Haidian District, Beijing 100070, China; Corresponding author.School of Economics, Capital University of Economics and Business, Fengtai District, Beijing 100070, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Art Design, Hebei University of Technology, Beichen District, Tianjin 300401, ChinaSchool of Business, Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010070, ChinaSchool of Finance, Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010070, ChinaThe sustainable development of cities is a critical concern and pivotal for the well-being of future generations. Achieving this necessitates a thorough analysis of the spatial dynamics within urban agglomerations, coupled with a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing urban sustainability. Despite existing research efforts, there remains a notable gap in addressing the impact of inter-city interactions on urban sustainability. To address this gap, this study analyzes 17 sustainable development goals for each city within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Urban Agglomeration (JJJUA), utilizing the Economic-Social-Environment (ESE) framework. Furthermore, employing the Random Forest algorithm, this study quantifies the influence of the ESE framework on urban sustainable development. The findings reveal that the core functional area of JJJUA exhibits superior ESE synergies. In contrast, the northwestern region, designated as the Ecological Cultivation Area, demonstrates stronger environmental sustainability albeit with less economic and social cohesion. Conversely, the eastern (Coastal Development Area) and southern (Industrial Expansion Area) parts exhibit higher levels of social and economic sustainability. Improving transportation accessibility and infrastructure development is conducive to promoting economic sustainability; while fortifying the social welfare system advances social sustainability. Additionally, bolstering environmental protection measures serves to promote environmental sustainability.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25003462“Economic-Social-Environment” FrameworkSustainable DevelopmentUrban Spatial StructureDifferentiationBeijing-Tianjin-Hebei City Cluster |
| spellingShingle | Haonan Chen Zhi Li Xiaoning Cui Mengchao Zhao Yu Shi Haiying Lin Tianqi Zhu Analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of “Economy-Society- Environment”: A case study Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration Ecological Indicators “Economic-Social-Environment” Framework Sustainable Development Urban Spatial Structure Differentiation Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei City Cluster |
| title | Analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of “Economy-Society- Environment”: A case study Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration |
| title_full | Analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of “Economy-Society- Environment”: A case study Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of “Economy-Society- Environment”: A case study Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of “Economy-Society- Environment”: A case study Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration |
| title_short | Analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of “Economy-Society- Environment”: A case study Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration |
| title_sort | analysis of sustainable spatial structure of cities under the framework of economy society environment a case study beijing tianjin hebei urban agglomeration |
| topic | “Economic-Social-Environment” Framework Sustainable Development Urban Spatial Structure Differentiation Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei City Cluster |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25003462 |
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