METAPOLIS. TOPOI. SCENARIOS: For Urban-Rural Sustainability in Lower Saxony

Urban and rural areas are experiencing severe dynamics, and the understanding of what constitutes the urban and the rural is changing. Metapolis conceptualizes the network of urban and rural settlements interconnected by flows of people, goods, and information. This volume presents an innovative analytical framework called Topoi, offering a new perspective on urban-rural development. Different scenarios explore innovative solutions for sustainable planning and design along the urban-rural gradient.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Publisher: JOVIS Verlag

Urban and rural areas alike are experiencing significant dynamics, and our understanding of what constitutes the urban and the rural is also evolving. Metapolis conceptualizes the network of urban and rural settlements interconnected by flows of people, goods, and information. This Metapolis presents a unique challenge for understanding and evolving in a more sustainable manner.

To address this challenge, this volume presents an innovative analytical framework called Topoi, offering a new perspective on urban-rural development. By examining two study regions in Lower Saxony, a federal state of Germany consisting of a mix of large cities, mostly mid-sized and small towns, suburbs, and villages, this volume explores innovative solutions for sustainable planning and design along the urban-rural gradient.

The first study region, located in the northern part of Lower Saxony, is characterized by a dense urban network and a strong agricultural sector. The second study region, located in the southern part of the state, is characterized by a more dispersed urban landscape and a growing tourism industry.

Through the use of Topoi, this volume explores how these two study regions can work together to achieve sustainable development goals. It examines the potential for interdependence between urban and rural areas, as well as the challenges and opportunities that arise from this interdependence. The volume also explores the role of governance and policy in promoting sustainable urban-rural development, and the importance of community engagement and participation in decision-making processes.

Overall, this volume provides a valuable contribution to the literature on urban-rural development, offering a new perspective on how urban and rural areas can work together to achieve sustainable development goals. It is a must-read for policymakers, planners, and community leaders who are interested in promoting sustainable urban-rural development in their communities.

Weight: 883g
ISBN-13: 9783868597257