Milan: Productions, Spatial Patterns and Urban Change: Productions, Spatial Patterns and Urban Change

Milan is a key location to study narratives of innovations and contemporary productions and investigate their influence on spatial patterns and urban policy agenda. This book explores the contentious geographies of innovation, productions, and working spaces in a city that has been involved in a process of urban change since the 2000s, highlighting issues such as rescaling, urban decentralization, recentralization, extensive urban transformation, shrinkage, and molecular urban regeneration. It is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and scholars focusing on Urban Studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Milan, as a central urban hub within one of Europe's most dynamic regions, holds immense significance in studying the narratives of innovations and contemporary productions across various sectors. This includes both the traditional and emerging manufacturing, tertiary, and consumptive industries, as well as the creative and cultural economy. By examining the influence of these narratives on spatial patterns and urban policy agendas. agendas, this book delves into the contentious geographies of innovation, productions, and working spaces.

Since the early 2000s, Milan has been undergoing a transformative urban process, driven by significant spatial and socio-economic impacts within an increasingly turbulent global economy. Through an empirical and theoretical exploration, this book sheds light on the intricate complexities of contemporary urban phenomena, extending beyond the traditional metropolitan lens. It highlights key issues such as rescaling, urban decentralization and recentralization, extensive urban transformation and shrinkage, and molecular urban regeneration.

This book serves as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and scholars engaged in Urban Studies, including Urban Policy, Urban Planning, Urban Geography, Urban Economy, and Urban Sociology. It offers insights into the evolving dynamics of cities and their impact on society, contributing to a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing urban areas in the 21st century.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032476698