Functional Dynamics and a Peripheral Quaternary Place: The Case of Calgary

摘要: The existence of regional economic disparities is a persisting feature Canada. Although numerous explanations have been advanced for variations in well-being throughout the country, one common element faced by all inherent spatial character problem (Michalak and Fairbairn 1988). Among most prominent conceptualizations Canadian space-economy that development literature has core-periphery, or heartland-hinterland, theory (Green 1990; McCann 1987). This paper focuses attention on core-periphery conceptualization as it relates to system corporate headquarters centres, quaternary places, In recent years, number researchers begun focus changing location related services connection with decision-making, examined implications domestic foreign ownership (Semple 1977; Semple Smith 1981), inter-city linkages associated board members 1981; Rice 1993), impact mergers, acquistions, joint ventures cities firms 1985, Green McNaughton 1989). areas, also investigated offices (Gad 1991a, 1991b) (Coffey Polese 1989; Stabler Howe 1993) are themselves highly connected decision-making. Much this effort emphasized role Ontario Quebec high-level activity Canada (Rice 1993; 1981). While some work focused producer outside heartland (Ley Hutton 1991; Michalak 1988), recently write specifically about periphery 1994). attempts extend relating functions, decision-making particular, examining examines emergence Calgary an important place over period 1970-1990. particularly composition city's community, context community within broader economy nation whole. study relate embodied Calgary's status peripheral place. Quaternary Location Research Advancement Connections study's major contribution (Holloway Wheeler 1973, 1977, 1995; Mitchelson Despite its relatively introduction, analysis finds roots well-established field geography. Beginning Thunen (1826), built long tradition explanation wide variety activites, ranging from agriculture (Dunn 1956) manufacturing (Losch 1954) highest-order located elite world (O hUallachain activities constitutes latest additions growing body theory. research close counterpart service analysis. arguably distinct other kinds 1994), complementary. substantial evolved years (Daniels Kirn et al. O 1989) deals businesses such law firms, accounting management consultants locate proximity headquarters. …