How important is green infrastructure in small and medium-sized towns? Lessons from South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.12.007
Abstract: The current nature and challenges of urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa display several unique features only weakly evident on other continents. Key ones include the current high rates of population growth, inadequate planning and governance systems,… read more here.
Keywords: medium sized; green infrastructure; sized towns; infrastructure ... See more keywords
Leaves in the wind? Local policies of small and medium-sized towns in metropolitan regions
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DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2018.1535576
Abstract: ABSTRACT Small and medium-sized towns (SMSTs) contribute to the economic performance of whole metropolitan regions. However, the variety of factors that influence the economic development of SMSTs is understudied and the impact and relevance of… read more here.
Keywords: metropolitan regions; local policies; medium sized; sized towns ... See more keywords
Identifying and Classifying Small and Medium Sized Towns in Europe
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DOI: 10.1111/tesg.12251
Abstract: This paper provides a first attempt at the construction of a unified, homogeneous inventory of different classes of urban settlements in the European space, building on the approach of international institutions such as OECD and… read more here.
Keywords: medium sized; sized towns; urban settlements; small medium ... See more keywords