Guiding Principles for Spatial Development in Germany [Paperback]

As an annual of the five leading German institutes working in the field of the analysis of spatial development and policies, this book will present discussions about the guiding principles for spatial development being a virulent new approach to the future development of Germany in spatial differentiation. The papers will discuss these guiding principles theoretically and empirically.

This book discusses the guiding principles for spatial development being a virulent new approach to the future development of Germany in spatial differentiation. It addresses these guiding principles both theoretically and empirically.

As an annual of the five leading German institutes working in the field of the analysis of spatial development and policies, this book will present discussions about the guiding principles for spatial development being a virulent new approach to the future development of Germany in spatial differentiation. The papers will discuss these guiding principles theoretically and empirically.

Preface #x2013; Introduction.- What is a #x201E;Leitbild#x201C;? Some Reflections on the Origin and use of the German Expression.- Engines of growth beyond Metropolitan Areas #x2013; Success Factors and Recommendations for Action to Support Development.- Integrated Leitbilder for Urban Development Policy: The Example of the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald.- Growth and Innovation through Urban-Rural Partnership.- The Importance of Leitbilder for Structural Change in Small Towns.- Urban Metabolism and the Surface of the City.- Shaping Cultural Landscapes through Regional Governance.- The German-Polish Border Region from a German Perspective #x2013; quo vadis?.- Study of Spatial Developments in the Polish-German Border Region.- Concepts, Strategies and Guiding Principles for Europe#x2019;s Territorial Development.- Reflections on Leitbilder.The editor is vice-president of the Federal Office for Building and Regil+