National Policy Responses to Urban Challenges in Europe

by Leo van den Berg, Erik Braun

This book presents a unique overview of urban policy conducted by national authorities in the fifteen 'old' member states of the EU. Focussing on recent changes in the development of the larger cities and changes in policymaking by national authorities with respect to urban development, the book is structured around 15 'country chapters', written by national experts in the field of urban development. The book provides an up-to-date source of information, and will be of importance to anyone involved in the role and development of European cities as well as the formulation and delivery of associated national policies.

460 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2007

About the author

Professor Dr Leo van den Berg is director of EURICUR. Since EURICUR's foundation he has been involved in many research projects, dealing with topics such as the governance of metropolitan regions, organising capacity, urban tourism and private-sector involvement in city development. He got his Master degree in spatial economics in 1972 and his doctoral degree in 1985, both at Erasmus University. Leo van den Berg is also director of the Unit Regional, Port and Transport Economics within the Department for Applied Economis at the Erasmus School of Economics and he is scientific director of various master courses.