Abstract
Rapid urbanization places great pressure on the ecological environment and the carrying capacity of cities. Improving urban resilience has become an inherent requirement for the sustainable development of modern cities and urban agglomerations. This study constructed a comprehensive system to evaluate urban resilience from four perspectives: The ecological environment, economic level, social environment, and infrastructure services. As a case study, the extreme entropy method and panel data from about 16 cities from 2009 to 2016 were used to calculate resilience levels in the Guanzhong plain urban agglomeration (GPUA) in China. The spatial and temporal evolution of urban resilience characteristics in the GPUA were analyzed using ArcGIS. The influencing factors were further explored using a grey correlation analysis. The results showed that the urban resilience of GPUA experienced geographical differentiation in the “East-Central-Western” area and a “circle type” evolution process. Most urban resilience levels were low. The resilience of the infrastructure and the ecological environment significantly impacted the city and became its development weaknesses. Economic considerations have become one of the main factors influencing fluctuations in urban resilience. In summary, this study explored the differences in resilience in the GPUA and provided a reference for improving the urban resilience of other cities located in underdeveloped regions. The study also provided a useful theoretical basis for sustainable urban development.
Highlights
Urbanization is the most transformative force driving economic growth and social culture
By sorting the total urban resilience evaluation value of each city in the Guanzhong plain urban agglomeration (GPUA) over the past eight years, we found that Xi’an is in the first place, Linfen is in the middle, and Longnan is in the bottom
This study evaluated 16 cities in the GPUA, providing a case study for urban resilience in underdeveloped areas and growth areas
Summary
Urbanization is the most transformative force driving economic growth and social culture. Cities are increasingly becoming complex systems driven by social, economic, and ecological factors [1]. They serve as a main carrier of human life, civilization, and innovation, and are crucial to the development of modern human beings. Some cities fail to recover after a crisis, while others can gradually overcome the adverse impact of a disaster and even use it as an opportunity for further development. Effectively evaluating such capabilities is critical for urban planning and sustainable development
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