9781844077472

The Polycentric Metropolis

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9781844077472

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Overview

A new 21st century urban phenomenon is emerging: the networked polycentric mega-city region. Developed around one or more cities of global status, it is characterized by a cluster of cities and towns, physically separate but intensively networked in a complex spatial division of labour. This book describes and analyses eight such regions in North West Europe.For the first time, this work shows how businesses interrelate and communicate in geographical space - within each region, between them, and with the wider world. It goes on to demonstrate the profound consequences for spatial planning and regional development in Europe - and, by implication, other similar urban regions of the world.The Polycentric Metropolis introduces the concept of a mega-city region, analyses its characteristics, examines the issues surrounding regional identities, and discusses policy ramifications and outcomes for infrastructure, transport systems and regulation.Packed with high quality maps, case study data and written in a clear style by highly experienced authors, this will be an insightful and significant analysis suitable for professionals in urban planning and policy, environmental consultancies, business and investment communities, technical libraries, and students in urban studies, geography, economics and town/spatial planning.

ISBN-13

9781844077472

ISBN-10

1844077470

Weight

2.20 Pounds

Dimensions

8.50 x 0.50 x 11.25 In

List Price

$155.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

246 pages

Publisher

Routledge

Published On

2009-06-30



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