Polycentric development policies in Europe: Overview and debate

Bas Waterhout*, Wil Zonneveld, Evert Meijers

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Abstract

The way the novel concept of polycentric development is used across Europe resembles a general pattern of innovation: new ideas emerge at many different places simultaneously. However there are many different opinions this paper is that the concept of polycentric development brings together two conflicting perceptions of spatial-economic development, namely cohesion and competitiveness.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-173
Number of pages11
JournalBuilt Environment
Volume31
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Jun 2005
Externally publishedYes

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