Sprawl and sustainable urban development in Europe

Over 50 years urban development in Europe has been affected by extensive urban sprawl. Environmental, economic and social impacts of long lasting sprawl are threatening urban identity, urban culture and cultural identity of European territory. Last two decades the main concept in European planning a...

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Main Author: Maksin-Mićić Marija
Format: Article
Language:srp
Published: Institute of Architecture and Urban and Spatial Planning of Serbia 2008-01-01
Series:Arhitektura i Urbanizam
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Online Access:http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0354-6055/2008/0354-60550823077M.pdf
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Summary:Over 50 years urban development in Europe has been affected by extensive urban sprawl. Environmental, economic and social impacts of long lasting sprawl are threatening urban identity, urban culture and cultural identity of European territory. Last two decades the main concept in European planning and governance system has been the sustainable development, namely sustainable urban development and its implementation. We ought to be realistic about the possibilities to counter sprawl. Realistic seams to steer sprawling tendencies in more suitable and sustainable manner, so called smart urban sprawl. This paper analyses the planning concepts and gives the brief review of current policies for steering the urban sprawl in EU, which are considered to be of importance in achieving more sustainable urban development and efficient urban management in Serbia.
ISSN:0354-6055
2217-8074