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The ‘European City’ at the Crossroads: Four Analytical Elements for Understanding Convergence and Differentiation

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This theoretical contribution explores the use of four analytical elements to understand European cities' commonalities and distinctive characteristics in the face of the challenges presented by structural global changes and supra‐national governance mechanisms: sovereignty, policy, politics, context. The article shows how institutional and contextual opportunities mediate globalization's repercussions to varying degrees at the urban level, according to national and regional dynamics and institutional frameworks as well as urban governance structures. Additionally, the article argues that the local policy capacity of cities and their ability to innovate and deal with new social challenges are shaped by the interplay among the four specific elements mentioned before.

Source: Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie

DOI: 10.1111/tesg.12605

Authors: Yuri Kazepov, Byeongsun Ahn, Roberta Cucca

Institutions: University of Vienna, Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Urban Planning and Governance

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550