SubjectMobility and transport
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Until now, we have conceived and managed Barcelona’s vast metropolis as an urban conglomerate, bringing together the 36 municipalities of the metropolitan area. However, it’s...
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The Barcelona metropolitan region is undergoing a phase of counterurbanisation. While urban-to-rural...
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Individuals’ economic status is reflected in the city through the phenomenon of residential segregation. This...
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The expansion of urbanisation, coupled with the consequent overflow of administrative boundaries, bears a...
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In Europe, where approximately 80% of the population resides in urban areas, a network of polycentric and...
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La suburbanització dels Estats Units, que ha estat continuada des de la fi de la Segona Guerra Mundial, s’ha...
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Urban spaces have evolved from being hubs for living, socialising and hosting activities to becoming...
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Despite its history of compact cities, Europe has evolved into a continent of sprawling urban landscapes,...
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