1st Edition
Information and Communications Technology as Potential Catalyst for Sustainable Urban Development Experiences in Eindhoven, Helsinki, Manchester, Marseilles and The Hague
140 Pages
by
Routledge
140 Pages
by
Routledge
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This title was first published in 2002: The information revolution has deeply influenced the development of Europe’s large cities. They are faced with new opportunities and threats from the information and communication technologies (ICTs) and require strategic policy responses. By examining and comparing five European cities - Eindhoven, Helsinki, Manchester, Marseilles and the Hague - this book... Read more
Contents: Introduction and Context: ICT and the city: an introduction; Context: urban dynamics in Europe and the role of ICT. ICT and the City: Conclusions and Synthesis: The ICT sector as growth engine for urban regions; ICT as instrument to promote urban attractiveness; Outlook and further research. Case Studies: Eindhoven; Helsinki; Manchester; Marseilles; The Hague.
Biography
Berg, Leo van den; Winden, Willem van
'...it provides a very useful guide for policy-makers involved in urban management and will also provide useful empirical background for researchers in the ICT area.' The Professional Geographer
