Multiscale urban modeling: A de-urbanization scenario in the Ruhr area

Today, we are well aware of the fact that in urban environments there is strong reciprocal relationship between each of the spatial, social, infrastructural and economical dimensions. Despite this, there have been relatively few urban modeling attempts to unravel interdependencies across spatial and temporal scales. Intrascale processes play a critical role in urban dynamics, thus it is quintessential that they would infiltrate into such endeavors.