In many countries, small and medium-sized towns (SMSTs) find themselves in a field of
tension concerning their overall spatial development, as metropolisation, urban growth and …

This paper evaluates the impact of high-speed rail on the economic performance of the
Milan-Bologna corridor in Northern Italy in terms of gross value added, distinguishing …

Metropolitan areas represent nowadays the main drivers of European development. This
puts traditional spatial governance models into crisis, with existing territorial units that are …

The peculiar spatial features of metropolitan areas—sprawled urbanisation, integrated
economic and transport systems, large commuting dynamics, etc.—have contributed to …

In recent years, several studies have explored the challenges that accompany the creation
of metropolitan governments, with particular reference to the institutional relations and …

In urban studies, the situation of small towns and their characteristic structures, and
interdependencies are overshadowed by the much-discussed growth of very large cities …

Once the industrial capital of France, Saint-Étienne has faced the closure of mining pits,
steel plants, and textile firms in close succession, leading to population loss and social and …

The legislation of new metropolitan areas in Romania follows the complicated and confusing
experience of previous metropolitan areas, instilling a sense of excessive caution among …

The Gauteng City-Region (GCR) incorporates the three major metropolitan municipalities of
Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni and is the most important polycentric urban area in …

Despite prevailing interests, no rigorous research has been conducted to examine the role
of nature in natural-hazard preparedness. This systematic review aimed to describe how …