Global City Regions

Global City Regions

Author: Roger Simmonds

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0419232400

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Based on funded research of 13 city regions across three continents, this comparative study looks at changes in land use since 1970. The socio-economic and physical forms of city regions have also been examined for comparative study.


Global City Regions

Global City Regions

Author: Gary Hack

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-05

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1135159505

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A unique comparative study based on funded research, of eleven city regions across three continents looking at changes over the last 30 years. Detailed changes in land use are presented here with series of maps prepared especially for the study. The socio-economic and physical forms of city regions have been examined for comparative study and the findings will be of interest to all those concerned with urban development in their professional and academic work. The book features numerous maps which underline research findings. Cities covered are: Ankara, Bangkok, Boston, Madrid, Randstad, San Diego, Chile, Sao Paulo, Seattle and the Central Puget, Taipei, Tokyo, West Midlands.