One of the key concepts underlying the science of spatial planning refers to the role of development corridors as a planning instrument to potentially restructure economic space. Although strong evidence exists that corridors are regarded as important spatial development instruments that channel economic development, counter-arguments indicate the need for more diversified strategies at regional and national levels, as well as a greater awareness of agglomeration economies to allow for the integration of corridors as strategic and supporting networks. Drawing on fundamental literature, a regional corridor model was developed with the aim to establish a spatial framework through which corridor development can be integrated as strategic and supporting networks to support the notion of ‘sustainable spatial- and settlement planning’, i.e. the appropriate compilation and administration of policies affecting spatial organisation at local, regional and national levels. Based on the empirical research, regional and national governments could, through the RCM, develop a realistic spatial perspective on long-term settlement patterns and investment opportunities which could transform economic space development and seek to connect the potential of urban systems in economic development.

空间规划科学的基本概念之一是将发展走廊作为规划工具的作用，以潜在地重组经济空间。尽管有确凿的证据表明走廊被认为是引导经济发展的重要空间发展手段，但反驳意见表明，需要在区域和国家层面采取更加多样化的战略，并且需要更多的集聚经济体以实现走廊的整合作为战略和支持网络。借鉴基础文献，开发了区域走廊模型，旨在建立空间框架，通过该框架，走廊发展可以整合为战略和支持网络，以支持“可持续的空间和居住区规划”，即在地方，区域和国家各级适当地影响空间组织的政策的汇编和管理。根据实证研究，区域和国家政府可以通过RCM，针对长期定居模式和投资机会发展出现实的空间观点，这可以改变经济空间的发展并寻求连接城市系统在经济发展中的潜力。