Assignment 2
Urban Modelling
Within this subject, we have learned (or will learn) several urban models that can be
used to investigate different urban issues (e.g., travel demand and land use patterns).
These models include transport models (e.g., activity-based travel demand model), land
use models, land use and transport interaction (LUTI) models, and agent-based urban
models (e.g., agent-based energy consumption model).
For this assignment, students need to write an essay to review one or more urban
models, as well as their applications.

One specific example for this essay: Activitybased Travel Demand Model and its Applications: A Review.
Note: you may use other titles which can better describe your essay.

The essay should cover the following two topics:
(1) Introduction to the Urban Models Chosen
Describe how the urban models chosen work, for example, using equations and
flowcharts.
(2) Applications of the Urban Models Chosen
Using some specific examples to explain how the chosen urban models have been
applied to solve urban issues.

Students are suggested to review relevant references (e.g., papers and books) before
writing the essay. Please check your citation and reference list very carefully. Your
essay should NOT contain any sentences which are directly copied from references.
Plagiarism will result into a zero mark for the assignment.

References should NOT be counted towards page requirement.