Role of spatial relationships in assessing the social and economic impacts of large-scale construction projects

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7292678

Chalmers, J A

A linear model was designed to study the influx of non-local workers and their distribution among the communities surrounding a large energy construction project in order to investigate how the nature of the project and the characteristics of the communities affect the number of new workers needed and where they will live. The study sought to determine a basis for assessing local impacts from the project and community sizes and their spatial relationships. Results indicate that, while generalizations are useful for regional analyses of numerous projects, more detailed information is required to assess the impact of any one project on a specific area. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Arizona State Univ., Tempe
• OSTI ID: 7292678
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States) Vol. 17:2; ISSN NRJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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