Locational-Functional Gaps for Service Centre Planning in Mwense District, Zambia
2010; Volume: 56; Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
0027-9374
Autores Tópico(s)Local Economic Development and Planning
ResumoTo analyse the structure of service centers in Mwense, settlements have been ranked in order of importance and functional gaps identified on the basis of appropriate methodology. It is noted that there is significant correlation between centrality and population size of settlements and the distribution pattern identified with its implication on the location of service outlets on the basis of the application of central place theory. An attempt has also been made to identify settlements that are partially served or not served at all. The study has consequently identified that the present structure of central places may be inadequate for fostering development hence corrective suggestions have been made It has thus identified proper locational priorities for the deployment of services at the right places.
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