Publisher Summary This chapter describes the concept of migration, selected facts about
internal migration in developed countries, and the determinants of migration. In most …

With rapid urban expansion and loss of open space, attractive local landscapes will continue
to gain importance in location decisions and on political agendas. The present study reviews …

The authors begin with an overview of the causes and consequences of urban sprawl in the
twentieth century, focusing in particular on lower transportation costs and self-sorting of the …

People love lists, especially lists which position one place, one person, one above another.
In this paper, we explore initially public and other interest in one type of listÐ the rating of …

ÔThis is vintage Allen Scott, but also a tour dÕhorizon of the state of urban studies, 2012, by
one of its foremost global practitioners: compulsory reading. Õ Ð Peter Hall, University …

Designed both as a text for courses in population geography and migration and as a
resource for planners working on migration issues, Migration and Residential Mobility …

Over the past decade, under the rubric of creative placemaking, policymakers, planners and
practitioners have turned to arts and culture to enliven city life and stimulate urban …

Migration models have considered several different categories of determinants, including
economic opportunities, amenities, and state and local fiscal factors. Migration has also …

The paper analyses factors influencing the destinations chosen by 13 different categories of
migrant engineers in the USA between 1994 to 1999. Migration patterns are analysed with …

Striking disparities characterise the population growth of cities in industrialised countries.
Some cities suffer from ongoing population decline, whereas other cities have experienced …