A socio-economic activity distribution model for nonincorporated minor civil divisions; The case of Maryland☆

摘要: Abstract Planners and administrators alike increasingly recognize the need for a quantitative tool that could be used to evaluate effects of policies other socio-economic attributes on level activities in non-incorporated subcounty areas State. In this paper, model such purpose presented. To overcome problem insufficiency census data, temporal administrative data were collected 224 Minor Civil Divisions or Election Districts (MCD's ED's) 20 counties State Maryland from eclectric sources then processed through utilization University multi-variate computer programs. Regressional equations constructed host (e.g. population, employment, etc.). The outcome endeavor supports proposition advocated by author an earlier working paper (June 1979) namely variables denoting their respective obtained processing which is tabulated periodically county, public utility organizations. Although only general presented hereafter, results research reinforce idea family models rather than single should various types MCD's rural urban). Moreover, seem support ideas [13] Hill [11] studies improved even further transforming them into “Semiendogenous” form. its present form as carrying out impact analysis study. For instance, sewer water facilities well land use building permits examined model. Another example applicability examination employment opportunity population average price dwelling units. all needed assembled, forecasting requires consultation with county planning officials concerning future use, sewer/water) some improvement mode(s).