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Searching for development of medium-sized cities in the European Union: a study case on Oradea

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Ţoca, Constantin Vasile
Pocola, Bogdan Mihail

Abstract

Smaller cities from Central and Eastern Europe face the difficult task of creating a niche segment for their economies in the hopes of becoming sustainable and profitable despite their restrictions. Borders can provide an answer to some situations where the neighbouring region presents similar chara... view more

Smaller cities from Central and Eastern Europe face the difficult task of creating a niche segment for their economies in the hopes of becoming sustainable and profitable despite their restrictions. Borders can provide an answer to some situations where the neighbouring region presents similar characteristics and development goals and as such can benefit from cross-border cooperation to grow faster. In our study case of Oradea we try to identify what attributes define a medium-sized city in Eastern Europe and what are the opportunities that provide economic benefits while creating a unique identity and an environment for growth. We explore history, demographics, development strategies, institutional and conceptual limitations and cross-border cooperation frameworks that help to define Oradea as a border city.... view less

Keywords
medium-sized town; urban development; regional development; regional identity; urban planning; economic development (on national level); competitiveness; multicultural society; strategic planning; development strategy; cross-border cooperation; Romania

Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research

Document language
English

Publication Year
2015

Page/Pages
p. 85-98

Journal
Eurolimes (2015) 19

Issue topic
Border cities in Europe

ISSN
1841-9259

Status
Published Version; peer reviewed

Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications


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