Peter Hall

A new 21st century urban phenomenon is emerging the networked polycentric mega city region Developed around one or more cities of global status it is characterized by a cluster of cities and towns physically separate but intensively networked in a complex spatial division of labour This book describes and analyses eight such regions in North West Europe For the first time this work shows how businesses interrelate and communicate in geographical space within each region between them and with the wider world It goes on to demonstrate the profound consequences for spatial planning and regional development in Europe and by implication other similar urban regions of the world The Polycentric Metropolis introduces the concept of a mega city region analyses its characteristics examines the issues surrounding regional identities and discusses policy ramifications and outcomes for infrastructure transport systems and regulation Packed with high quality maps case study data and written in a clear style by highly experienced authors this will be an insightful and significant analysis suitable for professionals in urban planning and policy environmental consultancies business and investment communities technical libraries and students in urban studies

Este libro es fundamental para entender la evolución de las economías británica y francesa. Mediante un cuidadoso y agudo análisis comparado de los procesos de elaboración de las políticas económicas en esos dos paises, el autor desarrolla un nuevo modelo de las relaciones entre la sociedad civil y el Estado, que hace hincapie en el papel fundamental que desempeñan las instituciones en la mediacion de las ideas y los intereses politicos.

Basado en la observación directa de las principales tecnópolis del mundo, este libro analiza los centros tecnológicos más importantes surgidos en la era de la información. Presenta la creación, desarrollo y perspectivas de areas de alta tecnologia, ciudades cientificas y parques tecnologicos. A simismo examina la renovacion industrial de grandes ciudades sobre la base de la industria de alta tecnologia y analiza el proceso conflictivo de formacion de nuevos centros de innovacion tecnologica.