Exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Evidence from Thessaloniki, 1991-2011.
The article explores the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Urban sprawl is not considered to be a static, unsustainable urban form, but rather a dynamic process of urban deconcentration through which the urban structure evolves. After identifying the main characteristi...
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| description | The article explores the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban
system. Urban sprawl is not considered to be a static, unsustainable urban
form, but rather a dynamic process of urban deconcentration through which the
urban structure evolves. After identifying the main characteristics of urban
sprawl, this article investigates the connection between urban sprawl and the
urban system through the concept of polycentricity. Finally, the two-way
relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system is highlighted. Based
on the above, an integrated theoretical, conceptual and methodological
framework is formulated. A key finding was the emergence of ‘small-scale’
polycentricity, which implies increasing monocentricity over a wider spatial
area. This raises questions over the distinction between the negative
phenomenon of urban sprawl and sustainable polycentric forms, and points out
a need to review the explanatory devices and theories used in spatial
analysis and planning. Empirical evidence was extracted from Thessaloniki’s
Influence Area. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ddc633607e68494abd45bb06ceb5fd002022-12-21T17:31:34ZengInstitute of Architecture, Urban & Spatial Planning of SerbiaSpatium1450-569X2217-80662017-01-0120173711110.2298/SPAT1737001G1450-569X1737001GExploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Evidence from Thessaloniki, 1991-2011.Gemenetzi Georgia0University of Thessaloniki, Department of Architecture, Thessaloniki, GreeceThe article explores the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Urban sprawl is not considered to be a static, unsustainable urban form, but rather a dynamic process of urban deconcentration through which the urban structure evolves. After identifying the main characteristics of urban sprawl, this article investigates the connection between urban sprawl and the urban system through the concept of polycentricity. Finally, the two-way relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system is highlighted. Based on the above, an integrated theoretical, conceptual and methodological framework is formulated. A key finding was the emergence of ‘small-scale’ polycentricity, which implies increasing monocentricity over a wider spatial area. This raises questions over the distinction between the negative phenomenon of urban sprawl and sustainable polycentric forms, and points out a need to review the explanatory devices and theories used in spatial analysis and planning. Empirical evidence was extracted from Thessaloniki’s Influence Area.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-569X/2017/1450-569X1737001G.pdfurban sprawlpolycentricityurban systemdeconcentrationspatial analysis and planning |
| spellingShingle | Gemenetzi Georgia Exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Evidence from Thessaloniki, 1991-2011. Spatium urban sprawl polycentricity urban system deconcentration spatial analysis and planning |
| title | Exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Evidence from Thessaloniki, 1991-2011. |
| title_full | Exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Evidence from Thessaloniki, 1991-2011. |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Evidence from Thessaloniki, 1991-2011. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Evidence from Thessaloniki, 1991-2011. |
| title_short | Exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system. Evidence from Thessaloniki, 1991-2011. |
| title_sort | exploring the relationship between urban sprawl and the urban system evidence from thessaloniki 1991 2011 |
| topic | urban sprawl polycentricity urban system deconcentration spatial analysis and planning |
| url | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-569X/2017/1450-569X1737001G.pdf |
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