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Evolution of the urban system of Botoşani county
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Abstract The Botoşani County is part of one of the most marginal and least developed
NUTS II regions of the EU. The county itself is one of the least developed within the region.
However, it has an interesting history and evolution and a geographical position which can
become an opportunity for economic, ... view more
The Botoşani County is part of one of the most marginal and least developed
NUTS II regions of the EU. The county itself is one of the least developed within the region.
However, it has an interesting history and evolution and a geographical position which can
become an opportunity for economic, social, cultural and urban development. The urban
structure is now, rather fragile and vulnerable to present social and economic trends and
crises. During the last 80-90 years, under the impact of political changes and influences,
the urban system was subjected to artificial and not always sound and durable
developments. The pre-eminence of political, administrative and economic factors led to
competition among the main urban centres which had as result winners and losers. The
lack of specific urban development policies created in the end a mono-centric and
unbalanced urban system. Recent decisions create premises for future evolutions towards
a more coherent and cohesive system if sound strategies and policies are implemented by
local authorities.... view less
Keywords
Romania; regional development; regional planning; urban development; urban planning
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
human settlements; urban system; territory; Botoşani County; North-East Region
Document language
English
Publication Year
2010
Page/Pages
p. 39-60
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 2 (2010) 1
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed