The Polycentric Metropolis: Learning from Mega-City Regions in Europe

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. Additional ISBNs 9781844073290, 9781136547690, 9781849773911, 9781136547645The Polycentric Metropolis: Learning from Mega-City Regions in Europe 1st Edition is written by Sir Peter Hall; Kathy Pain and published by Routledge. ISBNs for The Polycentric Metropolis are 9781136547683, 1136547681 and the print ISBNs are 9781844077472, 1844077470. Additional ISBNs include 9781844073290, 9781136547690, 9781849773911, 9781136547645.