Urbanism at Different Speeds: A Constructal Interpretation of Modeling Results Obtained with CHOAMs, a Dynamic-Scale Nonlinear Artificial Intelligence Framework

Urban access is an active topic of research. Here, we discuss urban modeling results obtained for 15 cities, utilizing CHOAMs, a dynamic-scale nonlinear artificial intelligence framework. The results demonstrate that different means of transportation complement each other in cities. This questions concepts of pedestrian-only, bike-only, public-transport-only, or car-only cities, while being best compatible with the constructal law—a theory developed in engineering over the last 30 years. The constructal law highlights the importance of easy access across a wide range of settings, which is what our empirical analysis of cities further corroborates.