Towards a polycentric region? The socio-economic trajectory of Rome, an ‘eternally Mediterranean’ city

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

SALVATI, L.

Dipartimento di Scienze Sociali ed Economiche, ‘Sapienza′ Univ. di Roma, Rome, Italie

Description :
This study examines the long-term changes (1971–2001) in the socio-economic structure of Rome, undergoing moderately polycentric development. The socio-economic disparities observed along the urban-rural gradient in 1971 decreased only moderately in 2001. Results indicate that exurban development has impacted only partly Rome's urban form which remained mainly compact and dense with persisting socio-economic gaps between urban and suburban areas. The paper discusses the partial failure of Rome's master plan to promote a really polycentric development and a new, more sustainable, urban form.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, issn : 0040-747X, 2014, vol. 105, n°. 3, p. 268-284, nombre de pages : 17, Références bibliographiques : 4 p.

Date :
2014

Editeur :
Pays édition : Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Koninklijk Nederlands Aardrijkskundig Genootschap

Langue :
Anglais