CENTRE FOR SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND POLICY
Leeds has a long tradition of providing cutting-edge analysis techniques and policy predictions based on the latest science and information. The Centre for Spatial Analysis and Policy (CSAP) builds on that tradition by developing innovative ways of looking at the world to understand business, society and the environment at different spatial scales and by providing applied or policy-related analyses of geographical behaviour.
Our research interests
We have wide-ranging research interests in quantitative geography
Our particular research interests include population dynamics, migration, geodemographics, retailing,
education and health. We have specific expertise in
analysis and modelling methods including microsimulation, agent-based modelling, spatial interaction models, AI techniques, demographic estimation and projection, and applications of GIS.
We have strong commercial and public-sector links
Whilst much of our research is UK Research Council funded, we also undertake research in partnership with a number of European, national, regional and local public sector institutions as well as private sector organisations.
We provide education and training appropriate for both academic and commercial worlds
We teach Masters programmes and Undergraduate modules based on our latest research, enabling students to acquire quantitative skills that are in demand in the real world as well as training for academic research careers.
CSAP Introduction
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Latest News
Scottish Natural Heritage have just published a new Phase 1 wildness map for the whole of Scotland at 25m resolution - the first of its kind in Europe. The map has been produced using Steve Carver's models and with Steve providing technical advice and support. After a widespread consultation, Phase 2 will involve using the map to identify core wild land areas for further protection. Read more here.
Andy Evans has recently returned from Rome, where he was presenting current work in the School modelling crime at a pan-European crime observatory meeting. The conference was made somewhat more interesting by the presence of a range of anti-Mafia officials and their armed guards - if nothing else, it certainly encouraged presenters to be careful where they directed their laser pointers. You can read Andy’s presentation here.
The work of WRi (Steve Carver) with partners in Montana features in the latest edition of Char-Kootsa News (official news publication of the Flathead Indidian Reservation), where a pilot project aimed at developing understanding to support forest planning to address climate change uncertainty on the Flathead Indian Reservation is currently being launched.
New Papers
Norman, P., and Purdam, K., (2012) Geographical and social variations in unpaid caring within and outside the household in England and Wales. Population Space & Place DOI: 10.1002/psp.1702.
Echenique, M., Hargreaves, T., Mitchell, G. and Namdeo, A. Growing cities sustainably: Does urban form really matter? Journal of the American Planning Association.
