Date of Graduation
Spring 2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Urban and Regional Planning
Committee Chairperson
Megan Heckert, PhD
Committee Member
Gary Coutu, PhD
Committee Member
Matin Katirai, PhD
Abstract
This study investigates urban megaregions in the United States. The regional concept is examined from its origins in the geographic tradition as well as its transformation in the twentieth century to its current state. A GIS-based methodology for defining urban megaregions is presented and discussed. The results challenge existing assumptions of population and employment growth in the United States.
Final Version Confirmation
1
Recommended Citation
Rugys, Jonas, "Urban Megaregions in the United States: A GIS-based Approach to Defining a New Regional Geography" (2026). West Chester University Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Final Projects. 42.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_capstones/42