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City regions and place development
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Abstract This paper explores the concept of a 'city region' in the context of proposals for re-configuring sub-national government arrangements. It challenges notions that there are any simple connections between such arrangements and the relational dynamics which produce particular kinds of economic and soc... view more
This paper explores the concept of a 'city region' in the context of proposals for re-configuring sub-national government arrangements. It challenges notions that there are any simple connections between such arrangements and the relational dynamics which produce particular kinds of economic and social interactions in dense urban places. The paper considers the various arguments underlining calls for a 'city region' focus, and at recent experiences in the Netherlands and England. These arguments and experiences underline that the concept of a 'city region' can be mobilised both as an organising device and to call attention to place dynamics. The paper concludes by warning of the dangers of a narrow focus on public administration and economic 'competitiveness' considerations as the justification for creating 'city region' institutional arenas. Instead, greater attention is needed to promoting more integrated, locally-specific, place development agendas.... view less
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
Metropolitan region; economic competitiveness; government devolution; sustainable development; social innovation; institutional design; integrated area development
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 831-843
Journal
Regional Studies, 43 (2009) 6
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00343400701861336
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)